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Meet us at IBTM World 2022

Credits: Juho Kuva

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Credits: Juho Kuva

Come and meet us at IBTM World in Barcelona and learn what Finland can offer to your next event!

13.10.2022

Visit our stand H65 at IBTM (November 29 - December 1) and update your information on this Nordic country that is both a winter wonderland and a serene summer haven – and, according to the UN, the world’s happiest country – 5th year in a row!

Finland has a strong international reputation when it comes to organising corporate events and conferences. Finns are experienced event organisers, and all services are first class. In recent years, Finland has consistently ranked among the TOP 20 congress destinations in the world.

On our stand you can explore what Finland has to offer to your next business event. 

Meet our partners: Conference venues

Finland offers a variety of high quality venues; everything from a conference center for 10,000 people to an intimate log cabin for 20 can be found here. On our stand you can explore the opportunities of some of the most popular destinations, congress venues and conference hotels in Finland. 


Finlandia Hall, a masterpiece by great Finnish architect Alvar Aalto, is the leading congress, event and entertainment venue in Finland. The venue is located in the heart of Helsinki by the Töölönlahti Bay. There are more than 30 meeting rooms ranging from 20 to 1700 seats. Little Finlandia, a new wooden pavilion-like venue offers a unique setting for unforgettable events.

Helsinki Congress Paasitorni is located in a historic building which has been tastefully restored. Full-service venue houses nearly 30 characterful and adaptable meeting, party and event spaces for up to 800 participants, complemented by five individual restaurants and 170 hotel rooms.

Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre (Messukeskus) is one of the largest venues in the Nordic countries. The venue boasts 7 halls, 13 lecture halls and 40 meeting rooms with natural light. Security, sustainability and flexibility are embedded in all operations.


 

Helsinki Congress Paasitorni

Hotels

Clarion Hotels provide first-class facilities for hosting events and meetings of all types and sizes. Clarion Hotel Helsinki is an award winning international conference and business hotel that host events up to 900 guests. In 2024, a new hotel with 711 hotel rooms and multi-functional meetings and events space will be opening at Helsinki Airport.

Scandic Hotels operate 53 hotels and 6 hotel brands in almost 30 cities in Finland. The largest venue, Scandic Marina Congress Center in Helsinki, hosts congresses for up to 700 delegates.

Sokos Hotels boast over 300 meeting and conference venues with restaurants accompanied by first class hotel rooms and services. Radisson Blu chain operates in Finland on a franchise basis with eight unique hotels. All hotels in Finland are located in the heart of the city or in a resort destination. In Helsinki, the largest hotel can host events of up to 600 guests.

Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere

Full service DMC's

In Finland, we offer responsible business events produced in safe conditions in a country with a lot of room to roam, spacious and functional facilities and nature that is easily accessible. All this makes safe and effortless events possible – with the help of our reliable, local DMC's. 

 

Lapland provides an amazing arena where rich traditions and pure nature meets modern infrastructure. Arctic Incentives by Lapland Safaris provides its own activity programs, accommodation venues and full-service catering. Social and environmental responsibility are an essential part of the services.

Elämys DMC is a 100% Finnish, private destination management and event agency as well as a PCO. The experienced team of travel specialists and professional event producers creates experiences to remember.

Next Travel Ltd. provides well-organized solutions to congresses, meetings, events, incentives and cruise services in Finland.

The Travel Experience is an award-winning destination management company in Finland, handling a variety of incentive, conference, and corporate group products throughout the country.

Viada DMC Finland & Lapland is a privately owned DMC, founded in 1993, offering ground service logistics for incentive travel and events. Viada operates in Finland and Lapland and specializes in offering a wide variety of services for the business events sector.

Destinations

Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a vibrant cultural hub with an amazing archipelago and lush green parks. All major venues are situated within the city centre, making it easy for congress visitors to enjoy the social programme along with everything the city has to offer. Helsinki Convention Bureau offers free-of-charge assistance​ for all congress and event organisers.

No matter what you’re looking for, Finland has a destination that’s just right for your event or incentive. Finland Convention Bureau is your one-stop-shop for business events in Finland. 

Helsinki Cathedral
Credits: Lauri Rotko / Helsinki Marketing

Finland offers exciting and sustainable adventures in untouched nature

Finland’s untouched and pristine nature is at the core of Finnish life. Living sustainably and in harmony with the environment is deep-rooted and is an essential element of responsible travel. Therefore Visit Finland has launched the Sustainable Finland Label, which offers destinations and companies the possibility to showcase their actions and values by sharing best practices and experiences for the benefit of both clients and the local community. When you spot a venue or supplier that has the Sustainable Travel Finland label, you know they take sustainability seriously. The companies are audited regularly. 

More tips for sustainable travel and events here

Credits: Julia Kivelä

IBTM World takes place at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, November 29 - December 1, 2022.