Kari Halonen

ToolBox Consulting Partners with Lufthansa Group to Enhance Global Travel Connectivity

25.3.2025

ToolBox Consulting is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Lufthansa Group, bringing enhanced accessibility and exclusive benefits to our partners in the Baltic and Nordic countries. This collaboration extends beyond Lufthansa, incorporating key airline brands within the group: ✈️ Lufthansa✈️ Austrian Airlines✈️ Brussels Airlines✈️ Eurowings✈️ SWISS International Air Lines Through this partnership, tour operators,…

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Ranking of luxury travel trade shows all over the world

21.3.2025

​Here is a ranking of some of the most renowned luxury travel B2B events worldwide, highlighting their significance and unique features:​ ILTM Cannes (International Luxury Travel Market) Location: Cannes, France​ Overview: ILTM Cannes is considered the pinnacle of luxury travel events, bringing together the most exclusive and sought-after collection of luxury travel experiences from around…

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ToolBox Consulting  2025 Long Haul Marketing Events & Activities

17.3.2025

ToolBox Consulting  2025 Long Haul Marketing Events & Activities Greetings from ToolBox Consulting! As we step into 2025, ToolBox Consulting is excited to share our latest updates on long-haul marketing events and activities. This year, we continue our commitment to expanding opportunities and connections in key global markets. Our carefully curated events focus on strengthening…

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Australian Outbound Travel in 2025 & Australia Roadshow Announcement

16.3.2025

As 2025 unfolds, Australian outbound travel continues to gain momentum. With international borders fully open and traveler confidence at an all-time high, Australians are eager to explore the world. Key destinations in Europe, Asia, and North America are seeing strong demand, driven by a combination of pent-up travel enthusiasm, improved airline capacity, and a favorable…

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The Success of ITB Berlin Mirrors a Positive Outlook for Travel in 2025

14.3.2025

The world’s leading travel trade show, ITB Berlin 2025, was a resounding success! Toolbox Consulting Ltd had the privilege of hosting the Finland Lapland stand, bringing together top tourism professionals and fostering exciting business opportunities. A Global Hub for Travel Industry Professionals ITB Berlin 2025 welcomed 100,000 attendees over three trade visitor days, with an…

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Free “Afternoon Break” webinars in March 2025

4.3.2025

We organize one interesting free webinar in March. The webinar takes max. 45 minutes and it is conducted in English. When doing registration you can direct questions to Keynote Speakers beforehand. The webinar is free of charge. We will not record the webinars. The focus is in all webinars incoming to Baltic and Nordic countries.…

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Book your place at next year’s Matka 2026 Travel Fair!

4.3.2025

Book Your Place at Matka 2026 Travel Fair! The highly anticipated Matka 2026 Travel Fair is just around the corner! Secure your place now to be part of the largest travel industry event in Northern Europe, taking place in Helsinki, Finland. ToolBox Consulting – A Trusted Partner Since 2013 ToolBox Consulting has been a sub-contracted…

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National Tourism Boards after COVID-19 have faced new challenges

3.3.2025

The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly disrupted the tourism industry across Europe, placing significant financial and operational strains on National Tourism Boards (NTBs). As the world emerges from the pandemic, the role and efficacy of these organizations have come under scrutiny. This article explores the challenges faced by European NTBs during and after the pandemic, examines the…

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Airbnb situation in Baltic and Nordic countries

3.3.2025

Airbnb, a leading platform for short-term rentals, has encountered diverse regulatory landscapes across the Nordic and Baltic countries. Governments in these regions have implemented measures to balance the benefits of tourism with housing availability and community well-being. Norway: In Norway, regulations distinguish between different property types: Sectioned Housing (Eierseksjon): Owners can rent out their units…

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Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards 2025 – Recognizing Excellence in Sustainable Tourism

27.2.2025

The Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in sustainability across the global tourism industry. Established in 2002, these prestigious awards aim to promote responsible tourism by recognizing initiatives that successfully balance environmental, social, and economic sustainability. The awards serve as a platform to showcase best practices, inspire industry-wide change, and emphasize the importance…

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