Finland News
Finavia and SSP Finland Enhance Restaurant Services at Turku and Oulu Airports
Finavia and SSP Finland have entered into a five-year agreement to revamp restaurant services at Turku and Oulu airports. The collaboration will involve renovating restaurant premises in both departure halls and gate areas while expanding the product range. Turku Airport’s Tori Turku restaurant will continue to offer a high-quality lunch buffet, while Turku Café will provide Finnish treats and café products.
Introducing Billnäs Gård, Finland: A New Dedicated Holistic Space Celebrating ‘Slow and Local’ Life
Introducing Billnäs Gård in Finland, a new design-led hospitality concept located an hour’s train and car ride from Helsinki, operating as part wellbeing-focused boutique hotel and part private hire and retreat space intermittently throughout the year. Perched on the Svartå River in the heart of the ancient Billnäs ironworks and surrounded by pristine nature, the spectacular Mediterranean-style property offers a seamless blend of wellness, creative and adventure pursuits enveloped in bespoke, modern luxury.
Radisson Hotel Group opens first Radisson RED in Finland
The first Radisson RED hotel has arrived in Helsinki, the green capital of the world’s happiest country. Situated in a new, modern building in the city’s oldest park, Kaisaniemi Park, the new hotel offers inspiring art and contemporary design in the beating heart of Helsinki.
Minor Hotels to Debut in Finland with NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa
Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor with more than 530 hotels in 56 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, South America and North America, announces the upcoming launch of its first property in Finland – the five-star NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa – as part of its expansion plans in the region.
The Nordic Region’s Hidden Gem for LGBTQIA+: Discover Finland
Helsinki, Finland’s capital, is vibrant, lively and has a lot to offer.
Finnair shifts its sustainability efforts up a gear
New electric vehicles to be used at Helsinki Airport. Bamboo toothbrushes replace plastics brushes onboard
80 Years of Ivalo Airport and 70 Years of Oulu Airport
This year, Finavia celebrates the major anniversaries of two of its airports. Ivalo and Oulu airports will celebrate their 80th and 70th anniversaries, respectively.
Snow worries if you fly to Finland with Finnair
With snow in short supply this winter, skiers can be sure of finding plenty of the fresh powder in Finland to enjoy the best of the ski season. From Lapland to Lakeland, Finland’s ski snowbound season is long and usually lasts from November all the way through to April. Be they beginners or advanced, skiers of all levels will find the perfect slope on Finland’s fells and long hills, while thrill seekers can head off-piste to explore the Finnish winter wilderness.
Finnair welcomes new Senior Vice President, Strategy and Fleet Christine Rovelli
Christine Rovelli, MBA, 48, has been appointed Senior Vice President, Strategy and Fleet, and member of the Executive Board at Finnair as of 1 October 2022.