Kari Halonen

Types of Travel Arrangements Handled by Japanese Travel Agencies

1.5.2026

Travel contracts are broadly divided into two categories: package travel contracts and arranged travel contracts. ● Package Travel Contract Under a package travel contract, the travel agency prepares the travel itinerary and presents the travel price as an all-inclusive package price (a single total price that includes travel-related expenses, the travel agency’s profit, and other…

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Welcome to attend Routes Europe 2026!

1.4.2026

Welcome to attend Routes Europe 2026! Routes Europe 2026 will unite decision-makers from airlines, airports, destinations and aviation stakeholders that are investing in the future of European air connectivity. This year our package is for an event in Rimini, Italy. Accepted Suppliers are taken in order of “first come, first served”. You can also add…

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Empowering Tourism Growth in Finland’s Lakeland District

1.4.2026

Empowering Tourism Growth in Finland’s Lakeland District Tourism destinations today face increasing pressure to adapt, compete, and grow sustainably in a fast-changing global landscape. In Finland’s beautiful Lakeland District, a forward-thinking training programme is doing exactly that—equipping tourism professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed internationally. A Practical Training Programme for Real Impact…

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Unlocking Smarter Tourism with Data Appeal

1.4.2026

Unlocking Smarter Tourism with Data Appeal In an increasingly data-driven world, destinations, tourism boards, and hospitality stakeholders must go beyond intuition to remain competitive. This is where The Data Appeal Company comes in — offering powerful insights that transform how destinations are planned, managed, and promoted. What is Data Appeal? Data Appeal is an advanced…

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Arabian Travel Market 2026 rescheduled to August in Dubai

18.3.2026

Arabian Travel Market 2026 rescheduled to August in Dubai Arabian Travel Market 2026 will now take place in August at Dubai World Trade Centre, as organisers confirm new dates to ensure participant safety and support global industry attendance. Those who want to join in this fair, please be in contact with Ms. Enna Paavola,

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Free Webinar: Analytics Tools for Predicting the Future of Travel Destinations and companies

16.3.2026

Free Webinar: Analytics Tools for Predicting the Future of Travel Destinations and companies   Modern digital and AI-powered analytics tools provide powerful data insights and market intelligence. By collecting and analyzing large datasets—such as location data, market data, and customer sentiment—organizations can generate valuable insights and performance indicators to support better decision-making in sectors like tourism, retail, and finance.…

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EMITT 2026 – EMITT 2027 in Istanbul, Türkiye

20.2.2026

We have successfully concluded the 29th edition of EMITT – East Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Exhibition, which brought together global stakeholders of the tourism industry from February 5-7, 2026, at the Istanbul Expo Center. We would like to share with you the key insights and the overall market outlook from this gathering, which reflects…

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Fitur 2026 results

18.2.2026

Fitur 2026 results have been published today. Here is IFEMA newsletter: “The International Tourism Trade Fair has once again confirmed its role as a key driver of Madrid’s economy, generating an economic impact of €505 million and reaffirming its strong convening power with more than 255,000 attendees. Balance FITUR 2026 2 The International Tourism Trade…

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EU Funding Instruments in Finland: ERDF and JTF in 2026 (both in English and Finnish)

10.2.2026

EU Funding Instruments in Finland: ERDF and JTF in 2026  (see below in Finnish language) The European Union’s cohesion and regional policy in Finland is implemented through several funding instruments. Among the most important are the ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) and the JTF (Just Transition Fund). Both instruments support regional development, business competitiveness, employment…

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Travel Trends from the Baltic States: Economy, Destinations and Tourist Profiles

9.2.2026

We have gathered here information about Baltic countries as target market areas. There are normally in February in all these three countries their own travel fairs. The fair starts from Tourest 2026 in Tallinn 13.2 – 15.2.2026. Economic Overview: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania The three Baltic states — Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania — each use…

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