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Lakeland Outdoors Online Workshop 2026

25 March 2026 

 

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Meet Finnish Suppliers – Join the Visit Finland Lakeland Outdoors Online Workshop

Discover new outdoor travel experiences in Finland’s Lakeland and connect directly with regional suppliers at the Visit Finland – Lakeland Outdoors Online Workshop 2026.

This one-day online workshop is designed for tour operators looking to expand your Nordic portfolio with authentic, bookable outdoor experiences from Finland’s Lakeland. Through pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings, you will connect directly with selected tourism companies from Eastern Lakeland and discuss concrete products, seasons, target groups, and cooperation opportunities — efficiently and without the need to travel.

The workshop focuses on key European source markets: DACH, Benelux, the UK, France, Spain, and Italy. Matchmaking opens on 11 March 2026, enabling you to plan your meetings in advance and maximize the value of your participation. Participation is free of charge for tour operators.

More information about the program and registration, will follow soon.

This action is part of Eastern Finland Sustainable Tourism Growth Program and is funded by South Savo Regional Council from Appropriation for Sustainable Growth and Vitality in Regions (Finnish AKKE funding).

<span style="color: #ffffff;"><strong>Register now for the Visit Finland Lakeland Outdoors Online Workshop 2026</strong></span>

Contact

NordicMarketing
Jan Badur
Managing Director
jan.badur@nordicmarketing.de

Visit Finland
Ulla Hempel
Manager, Trade Partnerships (DACH & Benelux)
ulla.hempel@businessfinland.fi
www.visitfinland.com 

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Event Details 

  • Date: 25 March 2026 
  • Time: 9:00–16:00 (CET)
  • Registration: open now at visitfinland-lakelandoutdoors2026.converve.io
  • Book meetings: starting on 11.03.2026
  • Program:
    • 09:00 – 09:30 | Welcome Webinar & Introductory Videos
    • 09:30 – 09:45 | Short Break
    • 09:45 – 11:40 | Meetings 1–6 (with short intermissions)
    • 11:40 – 12:25 | Lunch Break
    • 12:25 – 14:20 | Meetings 7–12 (with short breaks)
    • 14:20 – 14:45 | Coffee Break
    • 14:45 – 16:00 | Meetings 13–16 (with short breaks)
    • 16:00 | Event Ends

<span style="color: #ffffff;"><strong>Register now for the Visit Finland Lakeland Outdoors Online Workshop 2026</strong></span>

Partners/ Suppliers  

  1. North Karelia Sokos Hotels | Petteri Hakkarainen | petteri.hakkarainen@sok.fi 
  2. Markkinointi Heimo Lehikoinen Oy, LKV | Arja Lehikoinen Toinen | arja.m.lehikoinen17@gmail.com 
  3. LakelandGTE Outdoor Company | Arto Keinänen | arto@lakelandgte.fi 
  4. Tahko Lakeside Villas | Jukka Jaakkola | jukka.jaakkola@live.com 
  5. Matkailukeskus Puu-Juuka Oy | Anton Sutinen | anton.sutinen@gmail.com   
  6. Finland DMC Oy |  Sebastian Heiskanen | sebastian.heiskanen@finland-dmc.com 
  7. Travel House Finland | Sanna-Mari Niiranen | sanna.niiranen@travel.fi
  8. Osuuskauppa Suur-Savo / Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Mikkeli & Seurahuone Savonlinna | Taru Ruuska | taru.ruuska@sok.fi 
  9. Mythical Finland DMC | Leena Tervakorpi | sales@koli.fi 
  10. goSaimaa - Lappeenranta & Imatra region, Lake Saimaa | Riina Helppi-Kurki | riina.helppi-kurki@gosaimaa.com  
  11. Boutique Hotel Kivennapa | Vilma Kuosmanen | kivennapa@kivennapa.com
  12. Hotel Kägöne & Villas | Tiina Vuolli | info@kagone.fi      
  13. VisitKarelia | Terhi Millar | terhi.millar@businessjoensuu.fi 
  14. Hanhiniitty Ay / Saimaa Canoeing | Sanna Korhonen | info@saimaacanoeing.fi 
  15. Äksyt Ämmät Oy | Kirsi Partanen |  kirsi.partanen@aksytammat.fi  
  16. Retkipaikka Koli / Finland Naturally Experiences Koli/ Koli Nature Centre Ukko | Markku Janhonen | markku@retkipaikka.fi 
  17. Destination Savo - Sokos Hotels | Antti Raappana | antti.v.raappana@sok.fi  
  18. Sahanlahti Resort | Hanna Anttonen | hanna.anttonen@sahanlahtiresort.fi
  19. Setl-North Europe Oy | Olga Ageychenko | info@setl.fi   
  20. Arctic Giant | Antti Homanen | antti@arcticgiant.fi
  21. Upitrek | Urpo Heikkinen | urpo@upitrek.com
  22. Spa Hotel Runni | Marjut Kasslin-Kokkonen | marjut.kasslin-kokkonen@spahotelrunni.fi
  23. Bella Lake Resort | Miia Nevalainen | miia.nevalainen@bellalakeresort.fi
  24. Tahko Spa Oy | Saga Iinatti | saga.iinatti@tahkospa.fi 
  25. Visit Lake Saimaa | Savonlinna & Varkaus Region |  Tanja Lajunen | tanja@visitsavonlinna.fi 
     

 

 

Advantages for tour operators

  1. Pre-scheduled 1:1 Meetings:
    Meet directly with carefully selected Finnish suppliers — no distractions, no wasted time.
  2. Discover Authentic Nordic Experiences:
    Explore unique travel products and programs from Lakeland, tailored for your customers.
  3. Strengthen Your Nordic Portfolio:
    Expand your offering with sustainable, high-quality experiences.
  4. Efficient & Focused Networking:
    One compact day, fully organized by Visit Finland — make the most of your time and grow your business.
  5. Hosted by Visit Finland:
    Benefit from the support of a trusted national tourism organization committed to your success.
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