Kari Halonen

How to Prepare Effectively for B2B Sales Calls in the Travel Industry

The travel industry is dynamic, with evolving trends, diverse client needs, and an intensely competitive market. B2B sales within this sector require strategic preparation to ensure meaningful and productive interactions with potential partners or clients. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you prepare for B2B sales calls in the travel industry effectively: 1. Understand Your…

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Flight Connections and the Importance of Accessibility to Baltic and Nordic Countries

The Baltic and Nordic regions are becoming increasingly connected to the global travel network, solidifying their positions as major hubs for tourism and business in Northern Europe. Accessibility through direct flight connections has played a pivotal role in driving growth, facilitating trade, tourism, and cultural exchanges. Growing Flight Connectivity By 2025, the Nordic countries (Denmark,…

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Estonian market overview by VisitFinland and Research Center Finland

Please open the file of the latest report made by Visit Finland and Reserach Center Finland. The document is related to interviews made during 2024 in cross-border places in Finland. We have put here slides related to Estonian market. Matkailijamittari 2024 Viro – VisitFinland ja Tilastokeskus More information about Estonian market, please contact Kari Halonen

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Meet ToolBox Consulting staff at Matka2025

Invitation to Meet ToolBox Consulting Team at Matka 2025 We invite you to meet with the ToolBox Consulting team during the Matka 2025 fair, taking place from January 15th to January 17th, 2025! By clicking on the link below, you can schedule a meeting on January 15th with Juha-Pekka, Kari, and Kristiina at the Matka…

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Join Our Upcoming Webinars in November!

Join Our Upcoming “Afternoon Break” Webinars! Join us for these insightful “Afternoon Break” webinar sessions! Whether you’re looking to explore new destinations, learn about accessible web design, or leverage social media in travel marketing, there’s something for everyone. Mark your calendar and expand your horizons! The focus is in all webinars incoming to Baltic and…

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Webinar 29.10.2024: How to increase group travel from DACH market to Southeast and West Finland?

Welcome to the webinar! The topic is to show how one can increase volume of group travel in Southeast and West Finland – including Aland Islands. The event is by invitation only. Date: 29 October 2024 Time: 14:00, duration approx. 30 – 45 minutes The event will be organized as a webinar, using a remote…

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South American outbound travel market to Europe

The South American outbound travel market to Europe has shown significant growth potential, driven by rising middle-class incomes, currency stabilization, and more affordable travel options. Several factors influence this trend and its forecast for the coming years: 1. Recovery from Pandemic Impacts Post-pandemic growth: As of recent years, the market is steadily recovering, with a…

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Estonia as a target market area

We have updated for Finnish incoming markets statistical data of Estonia as outbound market. If you are interested to know more about Estonians as travellers, we provide Market Analysis of Estonian markets with push and pull factors, demographic information, accessibility map and also analysis of distribution and media channels. Please be in contact with Kari…

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Feedback from Travel Expo Japan 2024 and sales calls by Kristiina Kauppinen

Kristiina just attended the Travel Expo Japan in Tokyo. The programme included: Sales Visits in Greater Tokyo area. We booked Sales Visits at the premises of local travel trade. Distances in Tokyo are huge. It is the most populated city in the world. We were able to provide minimum 2 Sales Visits in the morning…

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The result of Visit Finland’s change negotiations: 17 positions abolished and operations will be significantly reduced

Published in Window Seat magazine 11.10.2024. Free translation by ToolBox Consulting. “Business Finland has concluded the change negotiations concerning Visit Finland. The reason for the negotiations were cuts in the state budget, due to which Visit Finland’s funding will practically be halved in 2025. Promoting international tourism in Finland is Visit Finland’s statutory task. 17…

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