The largest travel trade event in the Nordic Countries, the MATKA Nordic Travel Fair, will present over 1000 exhibitors and a record 80 countries to the general public from 18 through 20 January. The new countries presenting at the Fair will be Chile, Serbia, Reunion, Sudan, Nicaragua, Jamaica and Anguilla. The best bits of domestic [...]

During 11–17 August the Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre played host to the IFLA World Library and Information Congress. Helsinki, the World Design Capital 2012, bathed in sunshine for the entire week, putting on its best face for participants of the largest congress held in Finland this year. The congress brought together more than 4,000 [...]

There is now available an interesting way to see Helsinki. This fresh point of view is especially  for travelers who are sport orientated. You have probably already noticed that there are some good running tours available in some European cities . For closer look on these operators offering running tours, visit www.globalrunningtours.com. Running becomes more and more [...]

Combine a day cruise to medieval Tallinn with your visit to Helsinki. Fast speed Shuttles Tallink Superstar and Star offer a fantastic possibility to visit the historic Hanseatic city of Tallinn. You can choose the length of your stay from the multiple timetables – ships operate between Helsinki and Tallinn up to six times a day all year round!

Scandinavian member countries of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) have signed an Accord to create the world´s first sustainable meetings region. The Accord is the first of its kind in the world.

Maku-lehti magazine chose Restaurant Lasipalatsi as a winner of the HelsinkiMenu restaurants in 2010.

The title of Finland’s Leading Hotel 2010 was awarded to the Crowne Plaza Helsinki.

The number of overnight stays in Helsinki have grown faster than originally forecast in the first half of this year.