Kari Halonen

Australian Outbound Travel: Landscape & Outlook (Autumn 2025 → Full‑year 2026)

15.7.2025

Australian Outbound Travel: Landscape & Outlook (Autumn 2025 → Full‑year 2026) We have gathered here information about Australian outbound tourism stategistcs. Australian residents have returned to international travel at record pace. A total of 11.6 million outbound trips were taken in the year to December 2024, up 16.2 % on 2023, and the first quarter of 2025 alone saw 1.85 million leisure departures (+15 % YoY,…

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Boost Your Destination’s Accessibility – 4 Proven Models for 2025–2026

13.7.2025

Subject: Boost Your Destination’s Accessibility – 4 Proven Models for 2025–2026 Reach More Visitors – Smarter, Faster, Further Start your 2025–2026 marketing cycle by transforming how your destination is accessed. ToolBox Consulting is proud to present four concrete and result-driven models to develop and improve your destination’s and tourism company’s accessibility. Whether you’re aiming for…

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Funding instruments for Finnish companies to be used in ToolBox Consulting events and tourism development projects

6.7.2025

We have compiled the Business Finland and the ELY (= Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) funding opportunities open in summer 2025 by region, including funding instruments, application periods, specific objectives, and the amount of support funding allocated for each call. Business Finland Funding The Government has decided to allocate EUR 9 million…

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Join ITB Berlin 2026 – With a Fresh Approach!

5.7.2025

Join ITB Berlin 2026 – With a Fresh Approach! We’re once again organizing our own stand at ITB Berlin 2026 (March 3–5, 2026), and this time we’re challenging the traditional way of participating. Let’s focus on real results – especially the number and quality of meetings with DACH-market buyers (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)! Beautiful walls don’t close deals –…

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Matka Workshop Day 2026 – Pre- and Post Tour Registration for Buyers is NOW OPEN!

4.7.2025

Explore Finland & Beyond with Fully Hosted Pre and Post Tours! Matka Workshop Day 2026 – Pre- and Post Tour Registration for Buyers is NOW OPEN! As of July 1, 2025, buyers can register for the fully hosted Pre and Post Tours connected to Matka Workshop Day 2026, taking place on January 14, 2026 in…

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French Outbound Tourism Outlook: 2025–2026

1.7.2025

Market scale & growth The French outbound tourism market is set to grow significantly—from around USD 72.9 billion in 2025, to approximately USD 124 billion by 2035, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR, Compound annual growth rate*) of 5.4 % A forecast by FMI expects the sector, now valued at ~USD 37 million in 2024, to reach USD 56.8 million by 2034 (4.4 %…

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Australia’s Post‑COVID Outbound Market (2022–2025)

30.6.2025

We have listed here some interesting data regarding Australian outbound travelling and Nordic and Baltic countries pull factors. 1. Overview & Rebound Australians have returned to pre‑pandemic travel levels. In fiscal 2023–24, outbound resident departures reached 98% of 2018–19 volumes, with monthly returns hitting or exceeding 100% since January 2024 Total international departures reached 11.6…

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Hand luggage free of charge in near future?

28.6.2025

By BBC, Lynn Carter: “The days of being charged additional fees for your hand luggage on flights could soon be a thing of the past – at least in the European Union. On 24 June, lawmakers voted in favour of a proposal allowing passengers to bring a small carry-on bag weighing up to 7kg (15.4lbs)…

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Summer Fun Workshop 2025 – A Resounding Success!

25.6.2025

Summer Fun Workshop 2025 – A Resounding Success! June 9–10, 2025 | Buyers & Suppliers Connecting Across Borders We asked — you answered! Your voices from two incredible days of networking, discovery, and collaboration have spoken loud and clear: Feedback Score: 4.81 / 5 on the Likert Scale! Thanks to your enthusiastic participation and glowing…

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Free Afternoon Break Webinar 17.6.2025: “How to make a Åland Island Workshop 2025 event”

11.6.2025

Free Afternoon Break Webinar Date: Tuesday, 17.6.2026 Time: 14:00–14:45 (EET) Title: “How to Make an Åland Island Workshop 2025 Event” Planning a successful international workshop in the breathtaking Åland Islands?  Join us for a compact and inspiring webinar where we present the concept and details behind the Åland Island Workshop 2025, taking place in Mariehamn…

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