Unforgettable arctic experiences in top-ranked congress country

Finland is the most popular Nordic country for hosting international congresses, according to the annual meetings statistics report, published by the Union of International Associations (UIA) in June. Finland ranks 15th, the top three countries being the USA, Belgium and Italy. Finland's Nordic neighbors followed close behind: Sweden ranks 17th, Norway is 19th, and Denmark is 22nd. In the comparison of congress cities, Helsinki ranks 14th.
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Step into a world where Arctic charm meets refined comfort. Rovaniemi, the Official Hometown of Santa Claus, is unveiling a new collection of premium accommodations designed for discerning event organizers and travelers. From serene private lodges to comfy high-quality cabins and stylish city hideaways – explore what’s coming next in the hospitality scene of Rovaniemi.
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Enjoy a summer day full of adventures in Espoo’s stunning archipelago in the capital region. Try wakeboarding, SUP polo, or flyboarding, take a scenic cruise, or join a guided kayaking or e-biking tour. Sail the open waters and unwind with an authentic Finnish sauna experience. 
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Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre is growing along with the city of Helsinki and will build Solar, an event space of the future. The approximately 20 million euro construction project is one of the largest investments they have made in recent decades. The bright and high glass-structured event space, designed by Architects Davidsson Tarkela, is expected to be completed in the autumn of 2027.
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For the second year in a row, Helsinki has been ranked first in the Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index. The international GDS Index measures the sustainability of travel destinations in four different categories based on more than 70 indicators.

The Lakeland city of Tampere performed also remarkably, ranking 6th in the Index.
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Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is considered to be one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. Aalto’s architecture isn’t about grand gestures or shiny façades. It’s about how people live, rest, gather, and connect with nature. His designs blurred the line between architecture and art, city and forest, form and feeling. 
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