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In this newsletter, August 2026
Finland constantly ranks among the world’s Top 20 congress destinations. New and upgraded venues, as well as unique adventures, offer delegates a distinctive mix of quality infrastructure and memorable experiences.
According to the annual meetings statistics report, published by the Union of International Associations (UIA) in June, Finland ranks 17th in the international comparison of congress countries, the top three countries being the USA, South Korea and Austria. In the comparison of congress cities, Helsinki ranks 20th.
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The "It List" highlights the best new luxury hotels and cruise ships that have made the strongest impression on editors and reporters over the past year. Gáldu is a new boutique hotel with 31 rooms, a top-class restaurant and a serene forest spa. The hotel is located in Saariselkä, Northern Lapland, right on the doorstep of the Urho Kekkonen National Park.
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Finland’s Aalto Works – a series of thirteen architecturally significant sites designed by Alvar, Aino and Elissa Aalto – have been officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking a major milestone for Finnish cultural heritage and modern architecture. Spanning across the country, the Aalto Works series represents a uniquely human approach to modernism – where architecture is shaped by light, nature, and everyday life. List includes iconic event venues Finlandia Hall and House of Culture.
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Majvik’s protected Art Nouveau castle located within the hotel grounds will undergo a comprehensive renovation. Upon completion, the castle will reopen as a high-end boutique hotel and banquet restaurant in the capital region. Guests will be welcomed in spring 2027. Castle is part of Majvik Congress Centre which is located by the sea, only 25 kilometres from downtown Helsinki. The venue has great meeting facilities with maximum capacity of 350 and a spa.
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Lapland in summer is unique offering countless ways to enjoy life by the water. Rovaniemi's rivers and lakes are natural playgrounds for river cruises, stand-up paddle boarding, canoeing, swimming and lakeside or floating sauna experiences.
The Midnight Sun period in Rovaniemi lasts for approximately one month, from 6 June to 7 July. However, the bright summer Nightless Nights continue for much longer, with daylight lasting throughout the night from late May until August.
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An inviting conference and spa hotel surrounded by majestic scenery, Scandic Laajavuori is just a 5-minute drive from the centre of Jyväskylä in Lakeland region. The hotel’s spacious lobby, rooms, restaurants, and all public areas have been fully refurbished. Meeting facilities and technology have been modernized, and the 800 m2 spa area got a refreshed look. Versatile meeting and event spaces create the perfect setting for creative meetings, memorable dinners, successful conferences, exhibitions, and other exciting events. Largest meeting room can fit 400.
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