Kari Halonen
UN Tourism opens call for Best Tourism Villages 2025
Is your village a hidden gem of sustainable tourism? UN Tourism is calling for applications for the Best Tourism Villages 2025, recognizing rural destinations that excel in sustainability, cultural heritage, and community-driven tourism. We encourage villages across the Baltic and Nordic countries to seize this opportunity to showcase their unique charm and gain global recognition!…
Current Trends in Travel Fairs
Many knows ToolBox Consulting is actively participating in different travel fairs. Those have long been pivotal in connecting industry professionals and consumers, serving as platforms for networking, knowledge exchange, and showcasing new products. However, evolving market dynamics and technological advancements necessitate adaptations to maintain their relevance. Also we have noticed many travel fairs are in…
Is sustainable tourism really selling?
We ask from all those tour operators and travel agents who participate in our FAM trips in Baltic and Nordic countries, if sustainable tourism selling among their customers. Before answering to that question, we collected some surveys related to European market and sustainable tourism. Recent surveys indicate a significant and growing demand for sustainable tourism…
Finnish travel trade: Participate in international fairs abroad and get funding
Participate in international fairs abroad Exhibition Explorer funding is suitable for SMEs and midcap companies that participate in international B2B trade fairs abroad. Exhibition Explorer funding Decision-making on applications related to the 2025 trade fair events will be started at the beginning of January, and the new criteria for awarding funding that will enter into…
The Good Travel Seal: A Commitment to Sustainable Tourism
In 2024, ToolBox Consulting proudly earned the prestigious Good Travel Seal, a certification that marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainable tourism. The Good Travel Seal is not merely a certification; it represents a comprehensive sustainability management program tailored to businesses within the tourism and travel sectors. Designed to be feasible…
Analysis of Vakantiebeurs and Matka Travel Fairs
Introduction In January 2025, two major travel industry events took place where ToolBox Consulting also operates actively: Vakantiebeurs 2025 in Utrecht, the Netherlands, and Matka 2025 in Helsinki, Finland. We had a stand at Vakantiebeurs and in Matka we were organizing Pre and Post Tours for Buyers participating in Matka Workshop Day event 15.1.2025. Additionally…