http://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fivisithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi - Tourist & Congress Bureu's press releases - VisitHelsinkihttp://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fien-fiFri, 02 Mar 2012 11:07:02 GMT20InfoWebThe Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau is carrying out a special family marketing campaign this year to attract families to visit from other parts of Finland and neighbouring countries. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=083f54ca-da59-4c09-8548-3e8b2bee2112Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMTDesign is the main attraction in Helsinki this year, and the New York Times has already named Helsinki the second most interesting destination in 2012. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=8e4f70cb-af08-41b5-9490-f0e1162c6571Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMTThe brochure lists the main seasonal events, from Christmas concerts to New Year’s Eve parties, as well as the top attractionsHTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=0b84a421-d44b-461c-955c-18085c44caa5Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:00:00 GMTHotels in Helsinki are expecting to receive over 22,000 Russian tourists between Christmas and Epiphany. Altogether approximately 130,000 visitors from Russia are expected to arrive in Helsinki this holiday season.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=93a1cab3-01a5-4135-998d-52c52e765b06Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:45:00 GMTThe new multifunctional hall at the Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre, the extension of Finlandia Hall, and new facilities at Helsinki Congress Paasitorni are providing eagerly awaited additional capacity for the congress sector in Helsinki. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=82253b68-1b6a-4af2-b8fd-e7b491668ad6Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMTThe new multifunctional hall at the Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre, the extension of Finlandia Hall, and new facilities at Helsinki Congress Paasitorni are providing eagerly awaited additional capacity for the congress sector in Helsinki. The growing selection of meeting and banqueting facilities is further strengthening the attractiveness and competitiveness of Helsinki among meeting planners around the world.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=19a0877d-f93b-4ab3-89fe-5a8aca17c5d1Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:00:00 GMTThe atmosphere at the awards gala at City Hall was boosted by the positive outlook for the tourism industry, as Helsinki looks set to post another record breaking year in 2011. The previous record for overnight stays, 3.2 million, was set last year.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=ef37342d-6ac8-4268-8aef-09907e1d6f76Thu, 24 Nov 2011 07:39:00 GMTVisitors and residents have until the end of October to vote for their favourite attractions and the best tourism services on the competition website www.bestofhelsinki.fi. The competition is organised being organised for the sixth year in a row by the Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau, and voting for this year’s nominees began in January. The winners will be announced on 23 November.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=68121f0b-8f99-4615-be38-d33337f14a51Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:30:00 GMTThe number of visitors to Helsinki Region Tourist Information at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport increased by approximately eight percent during the summer season from May to September compared with the previous summer. A total of 74,700 visitors used the services at Helsinki Region Tourist Information this summer.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=9c271e98-ab5c-4ac8-b653-a5233ce31d01Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:22:00 GMTThe Tourist & Convention Bureau’s Helsinki Helpers served a record number of customers this summer. Close to 132,000 tourists asked for advice, approximately 80 percent of whom were foreign visitors.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=aa1e55c7-079a-44bc-ad08-f2c51da88a2eThu, 01 Sep 2011 08:54:00 GMTThis spring the Helsinki City Tourist & Convention organised a familiarisation trip to Helsinki for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) travel agents in co-operation with the Finnish Tourist Board and Hotel Kakslauttanen in Saariselkä, Lapland.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=4b56b794-c51c-4de5-816f-836d51cb64b5Tue, 28 Jun 2011 06:36:00 GMTThe Tourist & Convention Bureau’s popular Helsinki Helpers began their summer season on Helsinki Day, 12 June. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=abb98a77-94b8-43b1-be39-f6fb641ccbb3Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:00:00 GMTThe Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau is extending its regional cooperation and convention marketing to include also venues in Vantaa.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=b665e275-b320-4781-a904-ba24cd5f291eMon, 16 May 2011 10:12:00 GMTThe majority of the international cruise ships arriving in Helsinki will moor at Hernesaari, where the facilities are being further developed this summer. The area will feature a new waterbus quay, new signposting for pedestrians, and an event market.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=41e0ae79-ea25-4fef-9812-c0eaa3d30e27Tue, 10 May 2011 08:08:00 GMTThe popularity of Helsinki among Finnish tourists increased strongly last year. The nation’s capital is particularly popular among groups thanks to its unrivalled range of offerings.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=a38af7b5-89d3-452f-adbb-64f238ede383Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:20:00 GMTHelsinki’s accommodation outlets recorded an all-time record in 2010 for the number of bednights. A total of 3,187,000 overnight stays were recorded, which is 105,000 more than the previous record set in 2008.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=ba5fb238-2550-4a38-9c5d-f57f482c1254Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:58:00 GMTOnline voting for the 6th annual Best of Helsinki Awards has begun. Visitors to the www.bestofhelsinki.fi website have the chance to vote for the city’s best travel destinations and services until the end of October.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=786a1d5d-88b4-4a8d-96da-8c907671685fThu, 20 Jan 2011 01:38:00 GMTA large number of visitors from Russia are expected to celebrate the Russian Christmas in Helsinki over the New Year and Epiphany.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=2f6104f9-65ae-45c8-b720-996cfd115511Wed, 15 Dec 2010 01:30:00 GMTHelsinki’s best travel products and services have once again been chosen by members of the public in the annual Best of Helsinki online competition.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=a401a2fb-ada3-4d53-a152-9c2c2b89c669Thu, 25 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMTThe current year is expected to be even better than the previous record year in 2008 in terms of tourism in Helsinki. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=b9d50a77-8b83-4e66-9dd7-f47b27433694Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:14:00 GMTThis year 247 international cruise ships arrived in Helsinki carrying with them approximately 340,000 passengers from 143 countries. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=0459851d-7616-4f19-813c-ede943a1df4cThu, 11 Nov 2010 05:29:00 GMTSWR3, one of the most popular radio stations in Germany, is running a competition in which 60 lucky listeners can win a trip to Helsinki in mid-November. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=91d3ad49-be9e-473f-a8ad-ca8becba1f96Fri, 29 Oct 2010 09:02:00 GMTVisitors and residents have until the end of October to vote for their favourite attractions and the best tourism services on the competition website www.bestofhelsinki.fi. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=679deb65-19ef-479e-b934-aa1bcccb7e83Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:20:00 GMTThe increase in leisure travel to Helsinki has also added to the number of visitors travelling on their own money and thus looking for affordable alternatives. To serve these visitors www.visithelsinki.fi now features a special section devoted to “Budget travellers”.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=5681ad44-6ae5-41ac-b07c-10b97f3bf05bFri, 08 Oct 2010 07:00:00 GMTThe Tourist & Convention Bureau’s Helsinki Helpers served almost 130,000 customers this summer, which is slight more than the previous record set in 2000. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=b0e008c8-9659-4270-bd8c-5cb51ba92cc0Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:04:00 GMTRough Guides, a leading publisher of travel and reference information, has published its first edition specifically for Finland. “The Rough Guide to Finland” also features a comprehensive section on Helsinki.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=d388ee70-e3c5-43f5-b938-d8ecceb7ec62Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMTAlready over 100,000 customers have visited Helsinki Region Tourist Information at Helsinki Airport since the beginning of 2010. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=d86bc1f7-6f0b-4f06-ab8a-26f5a1408408Mon, 02 Aug 2010 06:13:00 GMTThe Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau has opened a Helsinki photo competition on the Flickr.com websiteHTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=653fcebd-cb37-4e82-86dd-fded489da958Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:55:00 GMTMilitary Music from Belgium, Estonia and Finland HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=262f228c-6ef8-43d6-b380-4502f04ad4afWed, 28 Jul 2010 12:01:00 GMTThe Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau has published a new edition of its Nordic Oddity brochure.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=8d5f6719-2b04-4b06-9cf3-a5d1a9da8713Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:10:00 GMTHelsinki City Tourist Information is offering its customers a fun new way to send holiday greetings by video.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=18e88fbf-9c2f-4b98-9d06-6fdd3b4596ccTue, 22 Jun 2010 09:13:00 GMTSaturday 19 June was a busy day at Helsinki’s cruise ship terminals. No less than seven international cruise ships called on Helsinki, carrying with them around 5000 passengers. Five of the cruise ships tied up at the South Harbour (Eteläsatama) and the two largest ships at Hernesaari. The majority of the passengers represented Germany, Spain and Great Britain.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=2debfca9-a43f-4746-95ea-db041846d64cThu, 17 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMTThe Tourist & Convention Bureau’s popular Helsinki Helpers began their summer season on Helsinki Day, 12 June. This summer there are 24 Helsinki Helpers who will serve visitors on the city’s streets from 9am to 6pm.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=502ffaee-895c-4fd4-bd25-b921a9e6144cFri, 11 Jun 2010 06:45:00 GMTHelsinki’s friendly family tourism mascot “Helppi” accompanies the teams of Helsinki Helpers on the streets of the city from mid-June to mid-August. The mascot makes his first appearance of the summer in Esplanade Park on Helsinki Day, 12 June, when the 24 Helsinki Helpers also begin their season. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=524a20f3-afe4-4127-ac7d-198f6c7a4ab1Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:00:00 GMTThe Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau has teamed up with Oy Hudle Ltd to provide a new SMS service for visitors to Helsinki. The new service allows visitors to receive information straight to their mobile devices about current events and offerings. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=a7d62b41-5879-4612-b916-e242d857363cThu, 03 Jun 2010 11:33:00 GMTAltogether 256 international cruise ships are expected to call on Helsinki, carrying with them approximately 350,000 cruise passengers. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=aa8304c5-184c-4f5f-aa7a-d47c7b742d93Wed, 05 May 2010 06:20:00 GMTKatrilena Eklöf has been appointed Tourist Director of the City of Helsinki as of 1 June 2010.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=9306395a-9484-474d-baee-a58a15496f85Tue, 04 May 2010 10:14:00 GMTThe number of overnight stays by holidaymakers in Helsinki reached a new record level last year, increasing by two percent and exceeding overnight stays by business travellers for the first time.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=f993b54e-6a6d-4c3c-a3e5-4af0351c729eThu, 15 Apr 2010 11:17:00 GMTHelsinki will again enjoy a busy summer of congresses this year. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=5a6931bb-5776-4af1-ae1b-b700210e23ddWed, 14 Apr 2010 10:00:00 GMTHelsingfors stads näringslivsservice kanaliserar prissumman på 5 000 euro till utveckling av Design District. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=3fd75d01-574d-4c89-bf73-c4cb6aca4c16Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:09:00 GMTOnline voting for the 5th annual Best of Helsinki Awards has begun. Visitors to the www.bestofhelsinki.fi website have the chance to vote for the city’s best travel destinations and services until the end of October. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=2b0aa530-1d27-4b69-8fb5-9d16d7fccb86Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:05:00 GMTIn order to enhance the competitiveness of the entire metropolitan area, Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa have drafted together a Tourism Action Plan for 2009-2012. To implement the plan funding of 350,000 euros has been granted by the European Regional Development Fund and Uusimaa Regional Council for 2010-2011. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=9a874376-b364-4d44-abb1-35401b66d509Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMTThe Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau initiated in March 2009 a “Gay Friendly” network that already includes 32 participating companies. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=7a3e056a-49fa-4c8a-986d-a90d83960c7fWed, 20 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMTHeaded by the Helsinki City Tourist & Convention, the combined Helsinki Region stand will present 10 exhibitors and their partners. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=2d57e6ad-85aa-4522-9ad4-db22c3b37bd0Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:27:00 GMTThe total number of overnight stays during the period January-October 2009 was six percent lower than for the corresponding period last year. The number of foreign bednights was down 11 percent, whereas domestic bednights were actually up by half a percent.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=27c3437b-6bd8-4347-8668-9dea9faaf120Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:28:00 GMTSingapore, 25 November 2009 – The International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) announced today, that the appointment of World Design Capital™ (WDC) 2012 has been conferred to the City of Helsinki (Finland). HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=9e7a5089-12cc-4796-bfd4-de8e35c4d33bFri, 27 Nov 2009 01:47:00 GMTHelsinki’s best travel products and providers have once again been chosen by members of the public in the annual Best of Helsinki online campaign.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=77e5cdb9-a4df-4c6b-8182-7197c291858eWed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMTThis year 263 international cruise ships arrived in Helsinki carrying with them approximately 360,000 passengers. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=cb429357-00f0-4249-a5aa-d72df3e39e8eMon, 16 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMTOnline voting for the Best of Helsinki Awards 2010 began in January and will continue on the competition website www.bestofhelsinki.fi until the end of October. So far around 14,000 visitors have accessed the website and almost 11,000 votes have been cast. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=9c3ba07c-edce-4750-998a-63a8ec51a145Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:18:00 GMTHelsinki Region Tourist Information is open daily from 10am to 8pm, but the internet terminals and brochures are available 24 hours a day.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=04e7e195-082c-4dbc-9f18-b9e438b18e2cThu, 24 Sep 2009 07:15:00 GMTThe Tourist & Convention Bureau’s Helsinki Helpers served 101,700 customers this summer. The mobile tourist advisors were very active in seeking customers, as they served over 10 percent more than in summer 2008. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=769b1c85-3b1f-49c8-9c38-b9016404b8c7Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:39:00 GMTThe Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau has challenged companies in Helsinki to learn Russian. This has been made convenient and easy with the help of a video available on both the Tourist & Convention Bureau’s website (www.visithelsinki.fi > Helsinki > Videos) and YouTube. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=11f52561-fdff-436a-8b99-40ffa8eb7ad3Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:06:00 GMTThe Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau opened on 5 August its new mobile “Info Container” from where tourist advisors and Helsinki Helpers will serve customers during the summer season. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=81906630-28e1-4d28-99b2-b25d4c569ed4Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:34:00 GMTThe order book for congresses in Helsinki looks excellent for the coming years. This week the Congress of European Hematology Association was confirmed for 14-17 June 2012. The congress is expected to attract 7000 delegates. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=b9a380c6-28ad-4145-8fbc-42aea7f1ce9dFri, 26 Jun 2009 09:47:00 GMTThe Tourist & Convention Bureau’s popular Helsinki Helpers began their summer season on Helsinki Day, 12 June. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=5e5a4998-7591-423c-91ee-4d1533462357Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:46:00 GMTThe Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau has received the CTW Chinese Tourists Welcoming Award 2009. Helsinki was awarded first prize in the Product Innovation category in particular for its organisation of Special Interest programmes for professional visits. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=f5f788a5-9b84-42f4-8875-b94ca680490fTue, 19 May 2009 10:15:00 GMTThe City of Helsinki’s Tourist Information reopened in mid-April at its fully renovated facilities beside the Market Square. This summer a new Helsinki Region Tourist Information office will open at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. In addition, an information pavilion will open at the Market Square after Midsummer.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=5e5a0712-bdbd-46e9-8013-d23235c701aeWed, 29 Apr 2009 02:52:00 GMTHelsinki expects to receive a lot of tourist traffic again this summer. On peak days around a hundred sightseeing buses will depart from Helsinki’s ports alone, taking passengers to the most popular sights and tourist attractions. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=d3c89f90-38d8-437f-93d9-42d026f7cbb9Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:20:00 GMTHelsinki’s summer event season will be kicked off by the second Helsinki Week from 4 to 16 June. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=eeb7ceed-ce7a-4ddf-8a14-28840b799d2fWed, 29 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMTOver 700,000 visitors are expected to stay overnight in Helsinki this summer. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=a552075f-979c-46ce-bf92-b91cf7b5938cWed, 29 Apr 2009 01:44:00 GMTThe latest edition of the Tourist & Convention Bureau’s family brochure “Helsinki – Finland’s Greatest Theme Park” will be distributed throughout the summer via tourist information offices, travel agencies and R-kiosks throughout Finland. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=f4e12db7-9f27-4564-b9c4-eea36b6d6ea6Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:14:00 GMTHelsinki’s summer congress season kicks off with the 19th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID). HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=84425d20-5de7-4a7d-a6b8-05ec23b49e51Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:47:00 GMTNow more spacious and functional, Tourist Information has reopened at Pohjoisesplanadi 19. Customer service has been taken to a new level thanks to impressive state-of-the-art information solutions. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=76ad194d-4d85-47fc-af63-7d721cb9e6d0Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:15:00 GMTThe Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau initiated in March a “Gay Friendly” network consisting of companies providing services suitable for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transvestite/transsexual/transgender (GLBT) visitors.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=31452896-2350-4c14-80e1-4ac931144d77Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:20:00 GMTVisitors from other parts of Finland and Russia helped take the number of bednights in Helsinki to a new level last year. The three million barrier was broken for the first time due to growth of 3.3 percent. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=630e6d91-8aaa-4f49-bd5e-0978640c673cFri, 27 Feb 2009 02:38:00 GMTA new version of the City of Helsinki’s official tourism website www.visithelsinki.fi has been launched.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=94243f68-110f-4964-b468-923aba514a56Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:54:00 GMTOnline voting for the 4th annual Best of Helsinki Awards has begun.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=fef10825-a8db-4f7a-9eea-ba0eddb9fbf5Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:54:00 GMTThe Tourist & Convention Bureau’s main tourist brochure “Helsinki – Visitors Guide” offers the most comprehensive information about everything that the Helsinki Region has to offer in 11 languages.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=b38dd2c2-ccae-4140-a640-29791ab58c06Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:58:00 GMTHelsinki Region’s group stand at the Nordic Travel Fair Matka 2009 will present a wide selection of travel destinations and services.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=4e37fa90-70ad-4200-a49f-f8e4354d3839Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:31:00 GMTBetween 2005 and 2007 the number of registered overnight stays(bednights) increased by 22 percent, the number of airline passengers by 37 percent and the number of foreign visitors by almost 25 percent.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=ffc331ba-8798-4afb-96bf-5fab69c38bb7Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:03:00 GMTHelsinki’s best travel products and providers will be announced at a special invitational gala to be held at the end of November at City Hall.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=325f6755-5d10-4b5c-81a0-5dabd8421af7Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:04:00 GMTDid you know that visitors to Helsinki consider it to be the most modern and laid-back city-break destination in Northern Europe?HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=144b4ab0-2c18-4827-91e0-d6723b3dae93Tue, 28 Oct 2008 03:24:00 GMTThis year 270 international cruise ships arrived in Helsinki carrying with them a record 360,000 passengers. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=f5751951-ab71-40fb-ad17-0f2e74eaabb7Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:36:00 GMTHelsinki’s main Tourist Information office will undergo a comprehensive renovation beginning in October and ending in February 2009. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=30edbb2d-8876-45be-980d-0b3f36459cc5Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:30:00 GMTThe Tourist & Convention Bureau’s Helsinki Helpers served over 90,000 this summer.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=cb27b0c4-2aff-41f1-94c6-e7257f567cfeWed, 27 Aug 2008 07:03:00 GMTAn average of one-fifth of Finland’s adult population living outside of the Helsinki Region visit Helsinki each month during the daytime without staying overnight.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=9f4435a0-f790-46cf-a58c-62f97bf54063Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:42:00 GMTThe Helsinki Region was responsible for approximately half the total travel income from congresses for Finland.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=b84fb65d-79c2-47df-89ee-0bb1e5bc9d1fWed, 18 Jun 2008 07:52:00 GMTNew for this year, the Helsinki Helpers will be supported by two “History Helpers” dressed in 19th century costumes in Senate Square. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=9c4d805b-8e18-4f82-a47b-a28a9da591fdWed, 11 Jun 2008 08:06:00 GMTHelppi is a fun new green addition to the streets of Helsinki, delighting families wherever he goes!HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=88b6f9ed-163b-402d-b355-445bc9d1b6d0Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:59:00 GMTHTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=762e598f-774e-47c5-baf3-8d8413c72325Tue, 13 May 2008 08:20:00 GMTHTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=2c66b698-5d80-4a2f-aa36-6e39a25fd136Tue, 13 May 2008 08:13:00 GMTHTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=eaa5e451-a867-4e1d-ba89-fbc917429131Mon, 12 May 2008 01:35:00 GMTThe summer tourism season in Helsinki begins in May and continues to the end of September. During this busy season around 800,000 tourists are expected to stay overnight in Helsinki, representing approximately half the annual total. The cruise ship season, which begins in early May, will bring to Helsinki 275 international cruise ships carrying with them almost 300,000 day visitors. The number of tourists visiting Helsinki continues to grow rapidly for the third straight year, and this summer Helsinki expects to receive at least four percent more visitors than last summer.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=c2e982fe-61ae-4b4a-8245-4a1a2525ad6bFri, 25 Apr 2008 07:04:00 GMTHTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=3279bb0c-fe98-442a-82fc-122d81feb32cFri, 25 Apr 2008 06:56:00 GMTHTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=e2817394-c333-4b4f-ac3e-7df834ead71aWed, 23 Apr 2008 07:37:00 GMTHTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=71a21a39-a0cd-4850-96d1-f3703952ae36Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:16:00 GMTHTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=5222b06d-54d7-461a-85a0-54b6a264fb28Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:21:00 GMTHTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=56efccf3-bf35-4278-b6a0-ce3c56578398Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:46:00 GMTHTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=2f6a2603-42c5-475c-b609-cde63a778a66Sat, 19 Jan 2008 02:10:00 GMTHTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=e5c57332-1a54-4071-8217-97b7e9fff015Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:15:00 GMTThe Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau is carrying out a special family marketing campaign this year to attract families to visit from other parts of Finland and neighbouring countries. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=083f54ca-da59-4c09-8548-3e8b2bee2112Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMTDesign is the main attraction in Helsinki this year, and the New York Times has already named Helsinki the second most interesting destination in 2012. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=8e4f70cb-af08-41b5-9490-f0e1162c6571Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMTThe brochure lists the main seasonal events, from Christmas concerts to New Year’s Eve parties, as well as the top attractionsHTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=0b84a421-d44b-461c-955c-18085c44caa5Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:00:00 GMTHotels in Helsinki are expecting to receive over 22,000 Russian tourists between Christmas and Epiphany. Altogether approximately 130,000 visitors from Russia are expected to arrive in Helsinki this holiday season.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=93a1cab3-01a5-4135-998d-52c52e765b06Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:45:00 GMTThe new multifunctional hall at the Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre, the extension of Finlandia Hall, and new facilities at Helsinki Congress Paasitorni are providing eagerly awaited additional capacity for the congress sector in Helsinki. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=82253b68-1b6a-4af2-b8fd-e7b491668ad6Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMTThe new multifunctional hall at the Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre, the extension of Finlandia Hall, and new facilities at Helsinki Congress Paasitorni are providing eagerly awaited additional capacity for the congress sector in Helsinki. The growing selection of meeting and banqueting facilities is further strengthening the attractiveness and competitiveness of Helsinki among meeting planners around the world.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=19a0877d-f93b-4ab3-89fe-5a8aca17c5d1Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:00:00 GMTThe atmosphere at the awards gala at City Hall was boosted by the positive outlook for the tourism industry, as Helsinki looks set to post another record breaking year in 2011. The previous record for overnight stays, 3.2 million, was set last year.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=ef37342d-6ac8-4268-8aef-09907e1d6f76Thu, 24 Nov 2011 07:39:00 GMTVisitors and residents have until the end of October to vote for their favourite attractions and the best tourism services on the competition website www.bestofhelsinki.fi. The competition is organised being organised for the sixth year in a row by the Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau, and voting for this year’s nominees began in January. The winners will be announced on 23 November.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=68121f0b-8f99-4615-be38-d33337f14a51Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:30:00 GMTThe number of visitors to Helsinki Region Tourist Information at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport increased by approximately eight percent during the summer season from May to September compared with the previous summer. A total of 74,700 visitors used the services at Helsinki Region Tourist Information this summer.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=9c271e98-ab5c-4ac8-b653-a5233ce31d01Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:22:00 GMTThe Tourist & Convention Bureau’s Helsinki Helpers served a record number of customers this summer. Close to 132,000 tourists asked for advice, approximately 80 percent of whom were foreign visitors.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=aa1e55c7-079a-44bc-ad08-f2c51da88a2eThu, 01 Sep 2011 08:54:00 GMTThis spring the Helsinki City Tourist & Convention organised a familiarisation trip to Helsinki for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) travel agents in co-operation with the Finnish Tourist Board and Hotel Kakslauttanen in Saariselkä, Lapland.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=4b56b794-c51c-4de5-816f-836d51cb64b5Tue, 28 Jun 2011 06:36:00 GMTThe Tourist & Convention Bureau’s popular Helsinki Helpers began their summer season on Helsinki Day, 12 June. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=abb98a77-94b8-43b1-be39-f6fb641ccbb3Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:00:00 GMTThe Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau is extending its regional cooperation and convention marketing to include also venues in Vantaa.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=b665e275-b320-4781-a904-ba24cd5f291eMon, 16 May 2011 10:12:00 GMTThe majority of the international cruise ships arriving in Helsinki will moor at Hernesaari, where the facilities are being further developed this summer. The area will feature a new waterbus quay, new signposting for pedestrians, and an event market.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=41e0ae79-ea25-4fef-9812-c0eaa3d30e27Tue, 10 May 2011 08:08:00 GMTThe popularity of Helsinki among Finnish tourists increased strongly last year. The nation’s capital is particularly popular among groups thanks to its unrivalled range of offerings.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=a38af7b5-89d3-452f-adbb-64f238ede383Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:20:00 GMTHelsinki’s accommodation outlets recorded an all-time record in 2010 for the number of bednights. A total of 3,187,000 overnight stays were recorded, which is 105,000 more than the previous record set in 2008.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=ba5fb238-2550-4a38-9c5d-f57f482c1254Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:58:00 GMTOnline voting for the 6th annual Best of Helsinki Awards has begun. Visitors to the www.bestofhelsinki.fi website have the chance to vote for the city’s best travel destinations and services until the end of October.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=786a1d5d-88b4-4a8d-96da-8c907671685fThu, 20 Jan 2011 01:38:00 GMTA large number of visitors from Russia are expected to celebrate the Russian Christmas in Helsinki over the New Year and Epiphany.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=2f6104f9-65ae-45c8-b720-996cfd115511Wed, 15 Dec 2010 01:30:00 GMTHelsinki’s best travel products and services have once again been chosen by members of the public in the annual Best of Helsinki online competition.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=a401a2fb-ada3-4d53-a152-9c2c2b89c669Thu, 25 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMTThe current year is expected to be even better than the previous record year in 2008 in terms of tourism in Helsinki. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=b9d50a77-8b83-4e66-9dd7-f47b27433694Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:14:00 GMTThis year 247 international cruise ships arrived in Helsinki carrying with them approximately 340,000 passengers from 143 countries. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=0459851d-7616-4f19-813c-ede943a1df4cThu, 11 Nov 2010 05:29:00 GMTSWR3, one of the most popular radio stations in Germany, is running a competition in which 60 lucky listeners can win a trip to Helsinki in mid-November. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=91d3ad49-be9e-473f-a8ad-ca8becba1f96Fri, 29 Oct 2010 09:02:00 GMTVisitors and residents have until the end of October to vote for their favourite attractions and the best tourism services on the competition website www.bestofhelsinki.fi. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=679deb65-19ef-479e-b934-aa1bcccb7e83Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:20:00 GMTThe increase in leisure travel to Helsinki has also added to the number of visitors travelling on their own money and thus looking for affordable alternatives. To serve these visitors www.visithelsinki.fi now features a special section devoted to “Budget travellers”.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=5681ad44-6ae5-41ac-b07c-10b97f3bf05bFri, 08 Oct 2010 07:00:00 GMTThe Tourist & Convention Bureau’s Helsinki Helpers served almost 130,000 customers this summer, which is slight more than the previous record set in 2000. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=b0e008c8-9659-4270-bd8c-5cb51ba92cc0Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:04:00 GMTRough Guides, a leading publisher of travel and reference information, has published its first edition specifically for Finland. “The Rough Guide to Finland” also features a comprehensive section on Helsinki.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=d388ee70-e3c5-43f5-b938-d8ecceb7ec62Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMTAlready over 100,000 customers have visited Helsinki Region Tourist Information at Helsinki Airport since the beginning of 2010. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=d86bc1f7-6f0b-4f06-ab8a-26f5a1408408Mon, 02 Aug 2010 06:13:00 GMTThe Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau has opened a Helsinki photo competition on the Flickr.com websiteHTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=653fcebd-cb37-4e82-86dd-fded489da958Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:55:00 GMTMilitary Music from Belgium, Estonia and Finland HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=262f228c-6ef8-43d6-b380-4502f04ad4afWed, 28 Jul 2010 12:01:00 GMTThe Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau has published a new edition of its Nordic Oddity brochure.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=8d5f6719-2b04-4b06-9cf3-a5d1a9da8713Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:10:00 GMTHelsinki City Tourist Information is offering its customers a fun new way to send holiday greetings by video.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=18e88fbf-9c2f-4b98-9d06-6fdd3b4596ccTue, 22 Jun 2010 09:13:00 GMTSaturday 19 June was a busy day at Helsinki’s cruise ship terminals. No less than seven international cruise ships called on Helsinki, carrying with them around 5000 passengers. Five of the cruise ships tied up at the South Harbour (Eteläsatama) and the two largest ships at Hernesaari. The majority of the passengers represented Germany, Spain and Great Britain.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=2debfca9-a43f-4746-95ea-db041846d64cThu, 17 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMTThe Tourist & Convention Bureau’s popular Helsinki Helpers began their summer season on Helsinki Day, 12 June. This summer there are 24 Helsinki Helpers who will serve visitors on the city’s streets from 9am to 6pm.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=502ffaee-895c-4fd4-bd25-b921a9e6144cFri, 11 Jun 2010 06:45:00 GMTHelsinki’s friendly family tourism mascot “Helppi” accompanies the teams of Helsinki Helpers on the streets of the city from mid-June to mid-August. The mascot makes his first appearance of the summer in Esplanade Park on Helsinki Day, 12 June, when the 24 Helsinki Helpers also begin their season. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=524a20f3-afe4-4127-ac7d-198f6c7a4ab1Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:00:00 GMTThe Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau has teamed up with Oy Hudle Ltd to provide a new SMS service for visitors to Helsinki. The new service allows visitors to receive information straight to their mobile devices about current events and offerings. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=a7d62b41-5879-4612-b916-e242d857363cThu, 03 Jun 2010 11:33:00 GMTAltogether 256 international cruise ships are expected to call on Helsinki, carrying with them approximately 350,000 cruise passengers. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=aa8304c5-184c-4f5f-aa7a-d47c7b742d93Wed, 05 May 2010 06:20:00 GMTKatrilena Eklöf has been appointed Tourist Director of the City of Helsinki as of 1 June 2010.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=9306395a-9484-474d-baee-a58a15496f85Tue, 04 May 2010 10:14:00 GMTThe number of overnight stays by holidaymakers in Helsinki reached a new record level last year, increasing by two percent and exceeding overnight stays by business travellers for the first time.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=f993b54e-6a6d-4c3c-a3e5-4af0351c729eThu, 15 Apr 2010 11:17:00 GMTHelsinki will again enjoy a busy summer of congresses this year. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=5a6931bb-5776-4af1-ae1b-b700210e23ddWed, 14 Apr 2010 10:00:00 GMTHelsingfors stads näringslivsservice kanaliserar prissumman på 5 000 euro till utveckling av Design District. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=3fd75d01-574d-4c89-bf73-c4cb6aca4c16Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:09:00 GMTOnline voting for the 5th annual Best of Helsinki Awards has begun. Visitors to the www.bestofhelsinki.fi website have the chance to vote for the city’s best travel destinations and services until the end of October. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=2b0aa530-1d27-4b69-8fb5-9d16d7fccb86Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:05:00 GMTIn order to enhance the competitiveness of the entire metropolitan area, Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa have drafted together a Tourism Action Plan for 2009-2012. To implement the plan funding of 350,000 euros has been granted by the European Regional Development Fund and Uusimaa Regional Council for 2010-2011. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=9a874376-b364-4d44-abb1-35401b66d509Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMTThe Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau initiated in March 2009 a “Gay Friendly” network that already includes 32 participating companies. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=7a3e056a-49fa-4c8a-986d-a90d83960c7fWed, 20 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMTHeaded by the Helsinki City Tourist & Convention, the combined Helsinki Region stand will present 10 exhibitors and their partners. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=2d57e6ad-85aa-4522-9ad4-db22c3b37bd0Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:27:00 GMTThe total number of overnight stays during the period January-October 2009 was six percent lower than for the corresponding period last year. The number of foreign bednights was down 11 percent, whereas domestic bednights were actually up by half a percent.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=27c3437b-6bd8-4347-8668-9dea9faaf120Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:28:00 GMTSingapore, 25 November 2009 – The International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) announced today, that the appointment of World Design Capital™ (WDC) 2012 has been conferred to the City of Helsinki (Finland). HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=9e7a5089-12cc-4796-bfd4-de8e35c4d33bFri, 27 Nov 2009 01:47:00 GMTHelsinki’s best travel products and providers have once again been chosen by members of the public in the annual Best of Helsinki online campaign.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=77e5cdb9-a4df-4c6b-8182-7197c291858eWed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMTThis year 263 international cruise ships arrived in Helsinki carrying with them approximately 360,000 passengers. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=cb429357-00f0-4249-a5aa-d72df3e39e8eMon, 16 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMTOnline voting for the Best of Helsinki Awards 2010 began in January and will continue on the competition website www.bestofhelsinki.fi until the end of October. So far around 14,000 visitors have accessed the website and almost 11,000 votes have been cast. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=9c3ba07c-edce-4750-998a-63a8ec51a145Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:18:00 GMTHelsinki Region Tourist Information is open daily from 10am to 8pm, but the internet terminals and brochures are available 24 hours a day.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=04e7e195-082c-4dbc-9f18-b9e438b18e2cThu, 24 Sep 2009 07:15:00 GMTThe Tourist & Convention Bureau’s Helsinki Helpers served 101,700 customers this summer. The mobile tourist advisors were very active in seeking customers, as they served over 10 percent more than in summer 2008. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=769b1c85-3b1f-49c8-9c38-b9016404b8c7Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:39:00 GMTThe Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau has challenged companies in Helsinki to learn Russian. This has been made convenient and easy with the help of a video available on both the Tourist & Convention Bureau’s website (www.visithelsinki.fi > Helsinki > Videos) and YouTube. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=11f52561-fdff-436a-8b99-40ffa8eb7ad3Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:06:00 GMTThe Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau opened on 5 August its new mobile “Info Container” from where tourist advisors and Helsinki Helpers will serve customers during the summer season. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=81906630-28e1-4d28-99b2-b25d4c569ed4Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:34:00 GMTThe order book for congresses in Helsinki looks excellent for the coming years. This week the Congress of European Hematology Association was confirmed for 14-17 June 2012. The congress is expected to attract 7000 delegates. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=b9a380c6-28ad-4145-8fbc-42aea7f1ce9dFri, 26 Jun 2009 09:47:00 GMTThe Tourist & Convention Bureau’s popular Helsinki Helpers began their summer season on Helsinki Day, 12 June. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=5e5a4998-7591-423c-91ee-4d1533462357Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:46:00 GMTThe Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau has received the CTW Chinese Tourists Welcoming Award 2009. Helsinki was awarded first prize in the Product Innovation category in particular for its organisation of Special Interest programmes for professional visits. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=f5f788a5-9b84-42f4-8875-b94ca680490fTue, 19 May 2009 10:15:00 GMTThe City of Helsinki’s Tourist Information reopened in mid-April at its fully renovated facilities beside the Market Square. This summer a new Helsinki Region Tourist Information office will open at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. In addition, an information pavilion will open at the Market Square after Midsummer.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=5e5a0712-bdbd-46e9-8013-d23235c701aeWed, 29 Apr 2009 02:52:00 GMTHelsinki expects to receive a lot of tourist traffic again this summer. On peak days around a hundred sightseeing buses will depart from Helsinki’s ports alone, taking passengers to the most popular sights and tourist attractions. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=d3c89f90-38d8-437f-93d9-42d026f7cbb9Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:20:00 GMTHelsinki’s summer event season will be kicked off by the second Helsinki Week from 4 to 16 June. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=eeb7ceed-ce7a-4ddf-8a14-28840b799d2fWed, 29 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMTOver 700,000 visitors are expected to stay overnight in Helsinki this summer. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=a552075f-979c-46ce-bf92-b91cf7b5938cWed, 29 Apr 2009 01:44:00 GMTThe latest edition of the Tourist & Convention Bureau’s family brochure “Helsinki – Finland’s Greatest Theme Park” will be distributed throughout the summer via tourist information offices, travel agencies and R-kiosks throughout Finland. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=f4e12db7-9f27-4564-b9c4-eea36b6d6ea6Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:14:00 GMTHelsinki’s summer congress season kicks off with the 19th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID). HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=84425d20-5de7-4a7d-a6b8-05ec23b49e51Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:47:00 GMTNow more spacious and functional, Tourist Information has reopened at Pohjoisesplanadi 19. Customer service has been taken to a new level thanks to impressive state-of-the-art information solutions. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=76ad194d-4d85-47fc-af63-7d721cb9e6d0Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:15:00 GMTThe Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau initiated in March a “Gay Friendly” network consisting of companies providing services suitable for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transvestite/transsexual/transgender (GLBT) visitors.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=31452896-2350-4c14-80e1-4ac931144d77Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:20:00 GMTVisitors from other parts of Finland and Russia helped take the number of bednights in Helsinki to a new level last year. The three million barrier was broken for the first time due to growth of 3.3 percent. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=630e6d91-8aaa-4f49-bd5e-0978640c673cFri, 27 Feb 2009 02:38:00 GMTA new version of the City of Helsinki’s official tourism website www.visithelsinki.fi has been launched.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=94243f68-110f-4964-b468-923aba514a56Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:54:00 GMTOnline voting for the 4th annual Best of Helsinki Awards has begun.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=fef10825-a8db-4f7a-9eea-ba0eddb9fbf5Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:54:00 GMTThe Tourist & Convention Bureau’s main tourist brochure “Helsinki – Visitors Guide” offers the most comprehensive information about everything that the Helsinki Region has to offer in 11 languages.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=b38dd2c2-ccae-4140-a640-29791ab58c06Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:58:00 GMTHelsinki Region’s group stand at the Nordic Travel Fair Matka 2009 will present a wide selection of travel destinations and services.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=4e37fa90-70ad-4200-a49f-f8e4354d3839Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:31:00 GMTBetween 2005 and 2007 the number of registered overnight stays(bednights) increased by 22 percent, the number of airline passengers by 37 percent and the number of foreign visitors by almost 25 percent.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=ffc331ba-8798-4afb-96bf-5fab69c38bb7Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:03:00 GMTHelsinki’s best travel products and providers will be announced at a special invitational gala to be held at the end of November at City Hall.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=325f6755-5d10-4b5c-81a0-5dabd8421af7Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:04:00 GMTDid you know that visitors to Helsinki consider it to be the most modern and laid-back city-break destination in Northern Europe?HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=144b4ab0-2c18-4827-91e0-d6723b3dae93Tue, 28 Oct 2008 03:24:00 GMTThis year 270 international cruise ships arrived in Helsinki carrying with them a record 360,000 passengers. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=f5751951-ab71-40fb-ad17-0f2e74eaabb7Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:36:00 GMTHelsinki’s main Tourist Information office will undergo a comprehensive renovation beginning in October and ending in February 2009. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=30edbb2d-8876-45be-980d-0b3f36459cc5Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:30:00 GMTThe Tourist & Convention Bureau’s Helsinki Helpers served over 90,000 this summer.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=cb27b0c4-2aff-41f1-94c6-e7257f567cfeWed, 27 Aug 2008 07:03:00 GMTAn average of one-fifth of Finland’s adult population living outside of the Helsinki Region visit Helsinki each month during the daytime without staying overnight.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=9f4435a0-f790-46cf-a58c-62f97bf54063Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:42:00 GMTThe Helsinki Region was responsible for approximately half the total travel income from congresses for Finland.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=b84fb65d-79c2-47df-89ee-0bb1e5bc9d1fWed, 18 Jun 2008 07:52:00 GMTNew for this year, the Helsinki Helpers will be supported by two “History Helpers” dressed in 19th century costumes in Senate Square. HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=9c4d805b-8e18-4f82-a47b-a28a9da591fdWed, 11 Jun 2008 08:06:00 GMTHelppi is a fun new green addition to the streets of Helsinki, delighting families wherever he goes!HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=88b6f9ed-163b-402d-b355-445bc9d1b6d0Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:59:00 GMTHTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=762e598f-774e-47c5-baf3-8d8413c72325Tue, 13 May 2008 08:20:00 GMTHTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=2c66b698-5d80-4a2f-aa36-6e39a25fd136Tue, 13 May 2008 08:13:00 GMTHTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=eaa5e451-a867-4e1d-ba89-fbc917429131Mon, 12 May 2008 01:35:00 GMTThe summer tourism season in Helsinki begins in May and continues to the end of September. During this busy season around 800,000 tourists are expected to stay overnight in Helsinki, representing approximately half the annual total. The cruise ship season, which begins in early May, will bring to Helsinki 275 international cruise ships carrying with them almost 300,000 day visitors. The number of tourists visiting Helsinki continues to grow rapidly for the third straight year, and this summer Helsinki expects to receive at least four percent more visitors than last summer.HTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=c2e982fe-61ae-4b4a-8245-4a1a2525ad6bFri, 25 Apr 2008 07:04:00 GMTHTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=3279bb0c-fe98-442a-82fc-122d81feb32cFri, 25 Apr 2008 06:56:00 GMTHTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=e2817394-c333-4b4f-ac3e-7df834ead71aWed, 23 Apr 2008 07:37:00 GMTHTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=71a21a39-a0cd-4850-96d1-f3703952ae36Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:16:00 GMTHTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=5222b06d-54d7-461a-85a0-54b6a264fb28Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:21:00 GMTHTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=56efccf3-bf35-4278-b6a0-ce3c56578398Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:46:00 GMTHTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=2f6a2603-42c5-475c-b609-cde63a778a66Sat, 19 Jan 2008 02:10:00 GMTHTTP://visithelsinki.prod.as.tietotalo.fi?showmodul=149&deptid=23667&newsid=e5c57332-1a54-4071-8217-97b7e9fff015Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:15:00 GMT