Tag: Tourism
In Iceland you have to be prepared for anything
The president of the Icelandic Tourism Board reminds people how important it is for people to be careful about winter tourism and to prepare well for a trip, as the weather in Iceland can change in an instant. The Coast Guard’s helicopter squadron received three emergency calls yesterday in response to accidents in Langjökull and […]
Israel shakes, Sanna Marin may fall, alarming climate crisis ignored
HOUR 1 *Protests are growing against the court reform in Israel *The moderates are stable but the government is losing confidence *Japan both needs and is troubled by Chinese mass tourism *Psychedelic mushrooms for severe mental problems * Columnist Ulrika Knutson *The panel with Anders Lindberg, Aftonbladet, Susanna Nyström, DN and Kajsa Kettil, Borås Tidning […]
Why the mafia believes in Denmark. And how Denmark has made them a fortune
Reading the news in Denmark is a more cheerful affair than in many countries. Topping happiness metrics, winning the handball, overcoming inequality: it’s all rosy here – not rotten at all. It can also sometimes feel just a little boring. Morten Beiter, the author of ‘Mafiaen Kommer’, a book warning of the Italian mafia’s tentacular […]
Mona Lisa and AI join forces to lead Danish tourism promotion
Be an explorer, not a touristAll the works are brought to life using deepfake technology, motion synthesis, and the script is even composed by the controversial ChatGPT chatbot. Erik Mortensen, head of global brand & business development for VisitDenmark, said that something extraordinary was needed to promote Denmark abroad. “As a travel destination, Denmark is […]
Helsinki is preparing to sell several well-known buildings
The sale of the buildings is supposed to start this year, if the board approves the plan. The buildings for sale include restaurants, rehabilitation facilities and residential buildings. Kaivohuone and Klippan located in Kaivopuisto will be sold by tender and will continue to operate as restaurants. The buildings of the Kulosaari manor, which are protected, […]
Lapland’s snow-free tourism focuses on the midnight sun and autumn colors
The tourism industry’s long-term goal is to increase Lapland’s reputation as a summer destination and improve the accessibility of Lapland’s destinations through new flights. All major tourist areas in Lapland, including Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs, Pohjoinen-Lappi and Ruka-Kuusamo, as well as Visit Finland, which promotes international tourism nationwide, are involved in the development of summer tourism. […]
Copenhagen ranked among top cities for cycling
Flat to unsuitableThe article went on to praise the city as a top tourism destination for cycling – thanks in large part to its miles of themed cycling routes and a flatness conducive to even the most unfit visitor getting involved. CNN highlighted the Bjarke Ingles architecture-themed route and the Harbor Circle route as two […]
Tourism will collapse if Iceland’s request is denied
Flights to Iceland could be cut by more than half, millions of tourists would disappear and tens of thousands of jobs would be at risk. The CEO of Play airline says everything depends on Iceland being exempted from a higher carbon tax. The future of Icelandic tourism is in jeopardy if EU regulation on increased […]
In January, Icelanders broke the record for trips abroad
The number of Icelanders who flew out of Keflavík Airport in January was 41,500. According to the Icelandic Tourist Board, never before have so many Icelanders flew abroad in January. ‘We’re on the right track’ As noted in a press release by the Icelandic Tourism Organization on Friday, 121,000 foreign passengers departed from Iceland in […]
YLE: Finland is behind other Nordic countries in the recovery of tourism
Slow recovery is explained by unfamiliarity. “Only 20 percent of the respondents belonging to the target groups of our target market stated that they knew something about Finland. In Great Britain and the United States, familiarity was only 10 percent. Kristiina HietasaariThe director of Visit Finland told YLE on Wednesday. Finland also did not make […]
Tourism will return to pre-pandemic levels in some areas in 2023
Depending, among other things, on the extent of the economic recession, the continued recovery of tourism in the Asia-Pacific region, and the development of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. All areas will be restored More than 900 million tourists traveled internationally in 2022 – double the number in 2021, though still 63% of pre-pandemic levels, according […]
Meet the ambassadors on a mission
The number of Copenhagen ambassadors is usually between 70 and 75 at any given time. But at the end of August, the number passed well over 100 thanks to a gathering in Copenhagen led by the capital’s Lord Mayor Sophie Hæstorp Andersen. The influx of ambassadors was not the result of a sudden increase in […]
Finland’s economic forecasts for 2023
From slot games to sports and a lively music scene, the choice is endless. Everyone who calls Finland home knows that this is only possible thanks to the country’s traditionally stable economy. However, recent times have brought murky waters to Finland’s economic prospects – but what can be in store for the year 2023? The […]
Eurowings and Air France will start direct flights from Düsseldorf and Paris to Kittila in December
– We are happy that both Air France and Eurowings are expanding their flight offer to Kittilä! Last year’s lively winter season and 2019’s higher number of charter flights showed that tourism in Lapland continues to grow, says Jani JolkkonenDirector of Finavia Airport Networks. Airlines have noticed an increase in demand from Central Europe to […]
The war in Ukraine puts the continuation of the eastern railway in Finland into question
The Finnish Transport Agency The Finnish Transport Agency estimated a couple of years ago that the connection would cost around 1.7 billion euros. According to YLE, the estimate is probably too optimistic in light of the recent price increase. The infrastructure project is justified as a way to develop connections between the capital region and […]
Labor shortage: the number of early retirements must be controlled, urges the head of the Danish Business Association
With a very scarce workforce on the one hand and a steadily increasing number of early retirements on the other hand, Dansk Erhverv has called for a working group to be set up after the general election, which must come up with recommendations within six months on how to manage the number of persons. participation […]
Danish News Round-Up: Climate Minister regrets the gas situation
The resumed extraction of gas from the Tyra field in the Danish part of the North Sea has been postponed, and climate minister Dan Jørgensen is not happy about that. This is largely due to the instability of the gas market due to the war in Ukraine and the dependence on Russian gas. The postponement […]
Finland is trying to limit the tourist visas granted to Russians, Haavisto tells Helsingin Sanomat
One option, he added, is to favor certain types of visas over others by limiting the time it takes to apply for tourist visas. “The idea is that we would limit the application time for tourist visas and we could prioritize visas that are useful, but not for tourism to Finland,” he explained to the […]
The beauty of Finland’s national parks still attracts people after the peak of the pandemic
During the first two years of the Covid pandemic, 2020 and 2021, Finland’s national parks and other natural sites became very popular domestic tourist destinations, but it seems that other attractions are increasingly competing for people’s attention. Although official summer visitor numbers are not yet available, traffic has slowed down according to the parks Pirkko […]
European aviation chaos is crushing confidence in flying
The recent disruption in passenger schedules is clearly visible in the rise in partial cancellations and changes to bookings. Between May 30 and July 10, it has nearly tripled from 13 percent before the pandemic (in 2019) to 36 percent this summer. The collapse of last-minute bookings and the increase in cancellations and changes is […]
1.2 million travel and tourism jobs in the EU will remain unfilled unless urgent action is taken
In 2020, when the pandemic was at its peak, almost 1.7 million jobs were lost in travel and tourism across the EU. In 2021, as governments began to ease travel restrictions and traveler confidence improved, the industry’s direct contribution to the EU economy recovered by 30.4 percent and restored 571,000 jobs. This year, WTTC estimates […]
Tour operators report strong demand for last-minute summer package tours
The recent cool, wet weather has caused many Finns to seek escapes to sunnier climates. Tour operators say this summer’s remaining supply is tight due to high demand as travel restrictions are eased. They report that there are only a few departures left for southern destinations at the end of July. "This summer, the demand […]
Local Round-Up: Two deaths in two days put the construction industry in the spotlight
A young man died in connection with a building materials accident in Nordhavn in Copenhagen at the end of June. The man’s employer was MT Højgaard – one of the Nordic region’s largest construction companies. The fatal accident happened the day after a Zurface employee lost his life in a work accident with a concrete […]
Airlines will survive the recovery of tourism after the pandemic
Traveling within the country Traveling in Finland during the pandemic has been interesting. The country has been praised for managing the pandemic, so travel within the country has remained relatively unchanged. I recently took a trip from Helsinki to Lapland, and while there were some changes in airport procedures, overall it was a seamless experience. […]
Air travel in May is showing signs of recovery
About 1.3 million passengers flew through Finnish airports in May, Statistics Finland revealed. report. This is 17 percent more than the previous month. About 80 percent of passengers traveled abroad, compared to 20 percent of domestic passengers. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport welcomed 87 percent of all passengers flying in May. Although air tourism has begun to recover […]
Industrial investment is growing strongly this year
According to the Confederation of Finnish Industries EK, industrial investment is expected to grow by 24 per cent this year compared to the previous year. The total value of industrial investment in 2022 is estimated at around € 10.5 billion. According to EK’s Director of Data and Research, despite this year’s economic uncertainty and rising […]
Passengers are preparing for new airport delays as air traffic increases
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport operator Finavia warns again on Sunday about serious passenger delays. On Friday, some passengers had to queue for an hour for security checks. Congestion is likely to be at its worst in the afternoon, especially between 2pm and 4pm. The security check at Terminal 1 was closed from Sunday morning, so all passengers […]
Indonesia and Finland celebrate friendship at the summer festival
In addition to food and performances, there were also various tourist stalls, Indonesian handicrafts and a children’s corner that offers experiences of traditional games for Indonesian children. The excitement was felt at the Indonesia-Finland Festival 2022. Indonesia and Finland organized the Indonesia-Finland Festival 2022 at Helsinki Railway Square on June 4 and 5, 2022. The […]
An increase in fuel prices to 3 euros per liter is not impossible, the expert tells YLE
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) concluded earlier this month increase oil production by 648,000 barrels per day in July and August. The increase is not enough to compensate for the decline in Russian oil production and use, nor to lower consumer prices for fuels, according to Lehmus. He said the United States […]
Conrad the Contrarian: The small towns in Denmark
Most of my job is to perform stand-up comedy shows for people privately in their home or business, and many of them are far out in the country. My life as a stand-up comedian takes me to some small towns, and believe me, there are plenty of them in Denmark. Roadtrip to the dark sideThese […]
Niinistö will move to the summer cottage on Friday, hosting panel discussions next week
President Sauli Niinistö and his wife Jenni Haukio move to the official summer residence of the president on Friday at Kultaranta. In the summer, the president will work mainly from Kultaranta, his office was told on Wednesday. Niinistö will host from 12 to 13 June. an annual series of current panel discussions at the residency. […]
Local Round-Up: Copenhagen is approaching the legalization of cannabis
A bill on the legalization of cannabis in Copenhagen will soon be considered at City Hall with the support of two of the capital’s best supported parties: the Social Democrats, led by Mayor Sophie Hæstorp Andersen, and the Liberal Party. If it is approved, Pusher Street in Christiania will allegedly be moved to the Town […]
Monday’s papers: Hockey, signs of summer and Putin’s health
Lions won gold on Sunday at the Men’s Ice Hockey World Championships at home after winning 4-3 in Canada overtime. The final of Sunday evening was held in Tampere, Prime Minister Sanna Marinn hometown. Several outlets have an ecstatic prime minister dressed in a Lions shirt. These contrast of images with the sharply gloomy Marin, […]
The number of passengers on the Baltic ferries is increasing as the situation in Covid slows down
According to ferry companies, Baltic Sea cruise bookings from Helsinki to Tallinn in Estonia and Stockholm in Sweden are clearly recovering from the prolonged slowdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The ferry operator Eckerö Line saw almost as many passengers last month as in April 2019, says Director of Marketing and Communications Ida Toika Everi. […]
Get to know the visitor’s responsible guidance on Sámi culture and the Sámi homeland in Finland
Visitor guidance is primarily aimed at domestic and international visitors, non-local tourism entrepreneurs and workers arriving in the Sámi homeland. Teachers and students in the field of tourism can also utilize the material for those interested in Sámi tourism. The site is currently available in Finnish and English. – General information about the Sámi people, […]
To attract tourists, Croatia to accept Euro currency
ZAGREB, Croatia: Croatian lawmakers have voted to allow the introduction of the 2023 euro currency. Legislators voted 117-13 to replace the Croatian kuna with euros on January 1, 2023. Croatia became part of the EU in 2013, but still has one of the weakest economies in the bloc. Right-wing parties in the Croatian parliament opposed […]
Spring tourism in Paris is flourishing despite the pandemic, Ukraine conflict
France is experiencing a spring renaissance for its tourism industry, especially in Paris. Ljusstaden saw a huge influx of visitors to the April Easter break, a trend that tourism officials say fortunately continues. International tourism arrivals worldwide have more than doubled, an increase of 130 percent in January 2022 compared to the same period last […]
HS: The Finnish tourism industry expects the nature tourism boom to continue and large cities to recover
The expectation is based in part on continued interest in domestic tourism. “It’s because there are once again reasons to travel,” he explained Christian Borg, Commercial Director of Scandic Hotels. – There are events, summer theater performances, festivals and more. Many spent previous summers in their cottages due to the disease situation and restrictions. He […]
The Valley of Life: Wonderful Medicon Valley
I guess most people know the song ‘Wonderful Copenhagen’ sung by Danny Kaye in the film ‘HC Andersen’ from 1952 – and that the title was taken as the name of the capital’s official tourism organization. Restart of conference tourismBut few will be aware that Wonderful Copenhagen is a key partner for the Medicon Valley […]
Ukraine’s attack causes Russia’s foreign tourism to collapse
Due to war-related civil aviation sanctions, Russians are unable to book flights to many of their favorite destinations in the West; so they book trips to the Middle East and Asia instead. An analysis of flight bookings made between February 24, the start of the attack, and the latest data, April 27, reveals that the […]
EU extends COVID-19 digital certificates: European Commission
Wigand said at the press conference, adding that it is important to prepare and this useful tool to be ready, especially given the emergence of new versions of COVID-19. The certificate has significantly facilitated safe travel within the EU and supported the tourism industry, Wigand added. The EU has had a digital coronavirus certification system […]
Report: "Historic" Change in rental expenses in Helsinki
The Helsinki region has seen "historic" changes in rental costs according to a recent market report by Statistics Finland. The figures show that rents for non-subsidized housing fell by 0.3 per cent in the Greater Helsinki area and by 0.2 per cent in the city of Helsinki in the first quarter of 2022 compared with […]
YLE: The Finnish tourism industry is looking forward to a good summer despite Russia’s uncertainty
He said in a survey by a travel agency that a third of its member companies have received some cancellations. However, most of the 200 companies reported that bookings come as usual or at an almost normal pace. Timo LappiThe CEO of the Finnish Hospitality Association (Mara) told the broadcasters that cancellations have come from […]
LUT and LAB offer more study opportunities for those fleeing the war in Ukraine
There are study opportunities for those who have received temporary protection from the Finnish Immigration Service. “Studies at the Open University and the Open University of Applied Sciences complement existing skills, while the right to complete non-degree studies is a way to continue studies interrupted in Ukraine. Applying for a degree program, on the other […]
Helsinki’s tourism is recovering despite the war, a pandemic
Helsinki hotel occupancy rates rose significantly in March, which is typically a peak month. Although hotel occupancy in the metropolitan area is still not close to pre-pandemic levels, it rose to 40 percent in March, close to last summer’s level. According to preliminary data, approximately 838,580 passengers arrived via Helsinki-Vantaa in March, which is 228,000 […]
Danske Nyheder Round-Up: The police clear one of the murder suspects in Aalborg
One of the 36-year-old men charged with the murder of 22-year-old Mia Skadhauge Stevn, who was subsequently released from prison, had nothing to do with her disappearance or death, the police in Aalborg have determined. – A decision has been made to drop the charge against the 36-year-old man, whom we arrested on 9 February, […]
Rising food prices could increase famine in Finland
Food aid organizations report an increase in the number of people in need of food aid. There are 600,000–700,000 people classified as low-income in Finland. That is, those whose household income is less than 60 percent of the national average. Yle spoke recently Arja Hongisto and Pipsa Peppertwo local seniors who enjoy free chicken pasta […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: Russian power plug disconnection, summer work, winter tires
By Kauppalehtinews of the atrocities committed by Russian troops in Ukraine was a turning point that discouraged continued buying energy from Russia. The magazine asked Jari KostamaDirector of Energy Production of the Finnish Energy Industry Association, what it means for Finland to cut energy imports from Russia. The short answer is that Finland is doing […]
The war in Ukraine increases interest in Finnish history
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has aroused increased interest in the events of the Finnish Winter War of 1939-1940, both in private individuals and in the international media. The Winter War Museum Raatteen Portti, located in Suomussalmi in the northeastern part of the country, has received a sudden explosion from abroad. "Three weeks after this conflict […]
Hot Springs and Heli Skiing in Hokkaido
Initially, Finnair was to launch direct flights from Helsinki to the new Chitose Airport from July this year, when Hokkaido will once again become a much more accessible destination for those arriving from Europe and Finland. However, due to the continuing challenges of the global pandemic, the plan has unfortunately been postponed for the time […]
Espoo rents the Oittaa camping area to develop into a high-quality, sustainable destination
Espoo’s goal is to remain the most responsible city in Europe, which is why it invests in low-carbon forms of travel. Jotuca’s goal is to make Oitta a significant glamping place and an attractive destination for sustainable tourism, which also attracts visitors from outside Finland. “Glamping” means tents with all the modern commodities erected in […]
Nordic by nature – Scandinavia knows how the outdoors works
As fascinating as the Scandinavian nature is, so diverse is the Northern European outdoor scene. Over 70 outdoor brands from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden are united under the Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG) umbrella. At OutDoor by ISPO from June 12 to 14 in Munich, you can discover many Scandinavian brands as exhibitors, when […]
Helsinki-Vantaa’s travel experience will be completely renewed during the spring and summer
“Our entire development program is focused on positioning Helsinki-Vantaa’s services and passenger comfort among the best in the world. We have invested not only in streamlining exchange tourism but also in the comprehensive development of the customer experience. Opening a new, advanced security check and moving all flights under one roof is an important part […]
Etla cuts the forecast for the Finnish economy by 2.1 percentage points
According to him, war hinders economic growth through at least three mechanisms. It increases financial uncertainty and potentially delays investment and recruitment decisions. Although uncertainty is also reflected in oil prices, the most significant adverse effect will come from economic sanctions on Russia. “This could be described as a shock to foreign trade caused by […]
Why some women travel to South Korea to find boyfriends
All my life I’ve been obsessed with watching South Korean TV dramas, or K-drama. The term refers to the various genres of television dramas produced in South Korea, including mystery, crime, and rom-com. Regardless of genre, most K-dramas try to evoke a visceral response in the viewers – laughter, tears, anger, indignation. The series usually […]
Agreement to reduce the consumption of disposable plastic cups and food packaging
The EU Directive on the reduction of the environmental impact of certain plastic products requires Member States to take measures to reduce the consumption of disposable plastic products in an ambitious and sustainable manner by 2026 compared to 2022. decide on their national measures and monitor their progress. The aim of the directive is to […]
The Finnish tourism industry feels tangled in Russia’s neighboring country
Finland’s position as Russia’s neighbor affects how attractive the Nordic country is perceived as a travel destination abroad. If the crisis in Ukraine continues, the effects on Finnish tourism could be serious, says Business Finland’s travel marketing department Visit Finland. After two years of understanding Covid-19, Finnish tourism business began to improve after a successful […]
Thousands of Russians arrive in Finland
Thousands of Russians are leaving their country for fear of the authorities declaring a state of war – a measure that will close borders and stifle internal divisions. The Allegro train between Helsinki and St. Petersburg will be full in the coming days. VR said it plans to increase the Allegro service to meet demand. […]
The Russian attack will cause spikes in flight cancellations
The attack also triggered a collapse in the Russian outbound market. Destinations suffering the most from immediate cancellations 24-26. Cyprus (300%), Egypt (234%), Turkey (153%), the United Kingdom (153%), Armenia (200%) and the Maldives (165%). Prior to the outbreak of war, bookings for flights departing from Russia in March, April and May had returned to […]
Thursday’s papers: Tourist cancellations, a bigger role for the EU, pandemic optimism
Tourism in Lapland is already aware of the effects of Russia’s military action against Ukraine on tourism, the afternoon newspaper said Evening News write. People have also made cancellations in cases where payments have already been made and there is no possibility of a refund, Rovaniemi Santapark’s CEO Ilkka Länkinen told the newspaper. "People are […]
VR: Ukrainian citizens travel free on Finnish trains
The Finnish state railway company VR has announced that all Ukrainian citizens can travel free on long-distance and commuter trains by presenting their passports to the train’s conductor. The company said a Press release that the measure was intended to enable "Ukrainians and potential refugees living in Finland meet in these circumstances". Russian planes have […]
Restaurants are celebrating the end of Covid restrictions, fearing a shortage of Russian tourists
As of Tuesday, Finland has lifted the Covid-19 restrictions on the opening hours and capacity of the country’s bars and restaurants. However, restaurants must continue to adhere to certain hygiene standards, including ensuring that customers can properly disinfect their hands, prevent congestion and improve sanitation. By Timo LappiThe celebration of the lifting of Covid restrictions, […]
Russian champions Zenit will play a crucial UEFA competitive match
Zenit St. Petersburg’s match will continue as UEFA prepares for an extraordinary meeting over Russia’s hosts of the Champions League final Reigning Russian Premier League champions Zenit St. Petersburg’s crucial Europa League match against Spanish Real Betis will continue as planned on Thursday, according to reports amid uncertainty as to whether tournament organizers UEFA will […]
UNWTO and WHO: Travel measures should be based on risk assessment
In recent days, more and more countries around the world have begun to relax their rules on international arrivals, including the easing of travel bans. These decisions are in line with the latest WHO recommendations on safe international mobility, which highlight the ineffectiveness of general restrictions in controlling the spread of viruses. This trend is […]
Finland expects a sharp rise in the number of US tourists
International tourism is gradually recovering from the coronavirus pandemic, and the first large group of tourists returning to Finland are not Chinese, but Americans. "We have more direct connections from the United States to Finland this year than ever before, and that is the main reason why tourism to Finland is increasing strongly," says Heli […]
Thursday leaves: Bad weather, ski boom, cameraman down
The low-pressure front will bring more snowfall to the southern and central regions on Thursday, which means bad news for both motorists and pedestrians, Helsingin sanomat newspaper reports. With temperatures slightly above or below frost, rains alternate as snow, sleet, and rain throughout the day, reducing visibility on the road and slippery pavements. "Between Wednesday […]
Helsinki City Plan 2016 supplemented with four general plans
Local master plans complement the town plan. They are being prepared for the Länsiväylä and Viikinranta-Lahdenväylä areas, as well as for Östersundom and Vartiosaari. Design areas The local master plan identifies the key community structure of the area and focuses on issues relevant to the urban structure, such as housing, the location of jobs and […]
Revitalization of a small Russian town
This is the story of a small town in Nikel in the Murmansk region of the Russian Arctic. “History is one of the few examples where a new vector has been chosen for the development or renewal of the area. The conditions and context in the Petsamo area, which includes the city of Nickel, are […]
Record numbers will visit Finnish national parks in 2021
According to the Finnish Forest and Forestry Agency, the popularity of Finnish national parks – which enjoyed a peak year in 2020 – continued in 2021. According to the agency, more than four million visits were made to the national parks nationwide last year. This represents an increase of 2% compared to the number of […]
MaRa: The risk that bar restrictions will cause Covid to spread at ski cottage parties
Decisions of the Prime Minister Sanna MarinThe SDP government is easing restrictions on the coronavirus in bars and restaurants that serve food instead of alcoholic beverages have not garnered praise from an industry interest group. Ministers decided on Thursday to extend the opening hours of the restaurants and extend the mandatory closing hours from 6 […]
Digital vaccination certificate replaces Covid-19 passport, says THL’s Tar Grave
“This would be a bit like digitizing the Yellow Card, which has been a traditional paper or cardboard certificate,” he said, adding that it could be used in tourism, for example. The certificate would not contain information on recovery from coronavirus disease. Last month, the Finnish government announced that it would temporarily suspend the use […]
From dream to reality: Beijing 2022 will bring winter sports to more than 300 million people
The change sowed the seeds of a new dream for nine-year-old Lille, who is set to become a professional hockey player. “On the ice, I feel like I can really express myself, and I love the way I can fight with less resistance,” he told Xinhua. Li is not a special case. According to the […]
UK opens travel, removes all restrictions on COVID-19-vaccinated people on Feb. 11.
all testing requirements will be removed from eligible fully vaccinated arrivals and only a Passenger Location Form (PLF) will now be required. Arrivals who have not been recognized as fully vaccinated need only take the pre-departure test and the PCR test on or before the second day after their arrival in the United Kingdom, as […]
“General travel restrictions do not work”: UNWTO adds voice to WHO statement
In line with the UNWTO’s repeated warning about the use of general restrictions, the 10th meeting of the WHO Emergency Committee on the International Health Regulations (Geneva, 19 January) expressed concern that such measures could cause economic and social harm. The WHO added that they could also “hamper transparent and rapid reporting of new concerns.” […]
Tourism will grow by 4 percent in 2021, but is still well below pre-pandemic levels
The first UNWTO World Tourism Barometer survey in 2022 shows that increased vaccination rates combined with easing travel restrictions due to increased cross-border coordination and protocols have all helped to unleash pent-up demand. International tourism recovered moderately in the second half of 2021, with international arrivals declining by 62% in both the third and fourth […]
Foreigners majority in Mýrdalur
According to new data from the Icelandic Statistics Office, foreigners now account for the majority of the inhabitants of the Mýrdalur region. Altogether, 51% of the commune’s inhabitants have foreign citizenship. This corresponds to 412 people, while Mýrdalshreppur is currently inhabited by 808 people. The town of Vík is inhabited by about 540 people. “First […]
The UN report highlights the importance of tourism for economic recovery in 2022
The global economy will contract by 3.4% in 2020 and recover by 5.5% in 2021, after which the world economy is projected to grow by 4% in 2022 and then by 3.5% in 2023. Given its importance as an important export category (before the pandemic), tourism was the third largest in the world. after fuels […]
2022 Australian Open draw announced
SYDNEY, January 13 (Xinhua) – Days out from the start of the Australian Open 2022, Tennis Australia on Thursday has drawn the matches for the tournament’s first round starting on January 17. It was noteworthy that the number one Novak Djokovic of the Serbian world was in the draw. If he is allowed to play […]
The government does not have the courage to intervene in the hesitation of vaccines, Lapland says
Timo LappiMara’s CEO reminded YLE that the stakeholder demanded the same change before Christmas. “The omicron variant is spreading rapidly, but unvaccinated people are a burden to hospital and intensive care. This would be a way to prevent unvaccinated people from getting sick at events and restaurants, and on the other hand, a way to […]
Grocery stores report declining sales of Christmas alcohol
Despite the tightening of Covid restrictions in various parts of Finland during the Christmas holidays, sales of alcohol in grocery stores decreased from last year. In the S Group’s stores, liter sales of alcoholic beverages decreased by about 10 percent from 2020 during both Christmas and New Year. However, in terms of turnover, sales decreased […]
Yle News’ s 15 most read stories in 2021
The majority of the 15 most read cases in Yle News in 2021, a total of 11, dealt with issues related to the coronavirus pandemic. Other popular topics were the problems faced by jobseekers in Finland, the rare case of contaminated eggs and directing people to leave Finland, at least temporarily, in the midst of […]
Travel trends: The Danes did not get far this year
The USA traveled to Denmark According to Momondo, the busiest day of the year in terms of travel search dates was October 16, the start of the fall break. Momondo data also showed that the US topped the list of countries that had the most searches for travel to Denmark. Britain, Germany, France and Spain […]
YLE: Tourists violate quarantine instructions in Finnish Lapland
According to him, Finnish tourists who have received a virus-positive test have been largely understanding, cooperative and patient when they have been instructed in quarantine. Local tourism companies have also shown a willingness to work together to find out where tourists are breaking quarantine. “There are 65 people in the isolation, about half of whom […]
3,000 flights canceled worldwide due to COVID-19 staffing issues: Reports
To date, 4,604 flights have been delayed. About 500 flights are delayed in the United States, to the United States, or from there on Friday. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines also announced on Thursday that they had canceled hundreds of Christmas Eve flights. JetBlue has also canceled more than 50 flights. Alaska Airlines told […]
Holiday Reminder: Christmas shortens opening hours, changes transportation schedules
Christmas is the busiest time of the year for Finnish grocery stores, and today retail chains strive to keep their doors open for as long as possible during the holidays. This means that there will be regional and trade group differences in the opening hours of grocery stores in the coming days. For example, about […]
The restaurant giant talks about mass cuts due to Finland’s restrictions
“The negotiations concern the Group’s entire personnel in Finland, ie approximately 1,250 people. The effects of restaurant restrictions are also indirectly reflected in the Group’s approximately 2,000 temporary employees. stated on wednesday. The Finnish government announced earlier this week that it will impose stricter restrictions on the restaurant industry and restrict the use of the […]
Foreign tourists reappear in Helsinki
Helsinki sees more tourists than in almost two years, although visitor numbers are still a shadow over the pre-pandemic figures. The capacity of hotels in Helsinki is now about 50 percent, compared to about 13 percent last December. In December 2019, 180,000 overnight stays were recorded in hotels in Helsinki, which was 13,500 last year. […]
The Finnish government will continue to develop the EU battery cluster
Such a large amount of scholarship is an indication of Nornickel Harjavalta’s state recognition of innovative services and the expected growth in demand for its products. “We are really grateful for this funding and trust in our operations. This funding demonstrates our importance in the Finnish battery ecosystem. We are a reliable and responsible player, […]
The Covid peak overshadows Lapland’s tourism
In Finnish Lapland, the number of coronavirus infections is the highest since the beginning of the pandemic. A total of 276 infections were diagnosed in the regional hospital district last week, 46 of which were among foreign tourists. The share of tourists in all infections in Lapland rose from 3.5 per cent to 16.5 per […]
Lintilä: Finland does not have funds for additional rounds of corporate cost support
The coronavirus passport should, according to him, significantly reduce the financial burden on businesses of trying to manage the epidemiological situation by providing ways to circumvent restrictions. The passport therefore also plays a key role in the management of public finances. The point begins The fifth round of applications for support, aimed specifically at companies […]
There will be few passengers when train traffic between Finland and Russia continues
The first Allegro train to Helsinki in more than a year and a half left the St. Petersburg Finland station on Sunday morning to the accompaniment of the Russian Railway Wind Orchestra. Despite the festive atmosphere, only a few dozen passengers boarded. Train traffic between Finland and Russia was suspended when the coronavirus pandemic began […]
Covid quarantines for foreign tourists can become expensive for Lapland
Visits by foreign tourists to Finnish Lapland can incur huge additional costs if their travel insurance is not in order, especially if they have a positive Covid-19 test. People diagnosed with upper respiratory disease are quarantined for 10 days Markku Broas, Chief Physician of Infectious Diseases of the Lapland Hospital District (LSHP). "According to the […]
The largest number of tourists since 2015
According to estimates by the Icelandic Tourist Organization and Isavia, the departures of foreign passengers from the country via Keflavík airport in November amounted to around 75,000. The Icelandic Tourism Organization says it is necessary to go back to November 2015 to see a similar number of departures from overseas passengers. Since the beginning of […]
The restaurant association is complaining to the competition authority about Wolt’s pricing
The tourism association MaRa has announced that it will file a formal complaint with the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV) about the pricing of the food distribution company Wolt. According to MaRan, Wolt currently has a dominant position in the food supply market, which allows it to control prices and dictate contract terms without […]
People infected with Omicron are not allowed to leave South Africa: the embassy
The embassy also said that South Africa respects the rights of other countries to take all necessary measures to protect its citizens. “Our immediate concern is the damage these restrictions are causing to families, the tourism industry and businesses. South Africa has already begun to include countries that have imposed travel bans to reconsider,” the […]
Strong signs of a recovery in tourism in northern Finland
According to preliminary statistics, the number of Christmas holidaymakers arriving in Lapland and the Kuusamo region is likely to rise to pre-Covid levels this year. Sian Porter arrived from London with his family to spend Christmas in Kuusamo. Because we are fully vaccinated, traveling is not a concern now. "We are not afraid of the […]
A useful relationship based on political sharing goes beyond Scottish interest in Finnish prisons
Last week, the SNP held its annual meeting to discuss the party’s future political direction and agenda. The party has recently strengthened, and a poll released after the conference has shown a majority in favor of Scottish independence. During the conference, a study was presented which “considers other more successful models for dealing with crime, […]
