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Lakeland Sales Workshop 2025

12.11.2025 – Cologne, Germany 

13. 11.2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Meet Finnish Suppliers in Person – Join the Visit Finland Lakeland Sales Workshop in Cologne and/or Amsterdam!

This November, Visit Finland invites tour operators to take part in two exclusive B2B sales workshops in two key European markets: In Cologne, Germany and Amsterdam, Netherlands. 

Connect directly with trusted Finnish suppliers, discover new products, and build strong partnerships for the 2025–2026 season. These events offer an excellent opportunity to meet selected Finnish tourism companies and destinations from Lakeland Finland.

You will gain valuable insights into new travel products and programs, and discover fresh ideas for your clients. The events are designed to strengthen connections between international buyers and Finnish suppliers, creating new opportunities for cooperation and sales.

Save the date(s):

  • 12 November 2025 – Cologne, Germany
  • 13 November 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands

Register now for the Lakeland Sales Workshop 2025

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).

Contact

NordicMarketing

Jan Badur
Managing Director
jan.badur@nordicmarketing.de

Visit Finland

Jyrki Oskanen
Head of Visit Finland DACH & Benelux
jyrki.oksanen@businessfinland.fi
www.visitfinland.com 

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Event Details

Date: 12.11.2025

Time: 15.00–20.00 h

Location: „Villa Bodinus“ auf dem Gelände des Kölner Zoos, Riehler Straße 173, 50735 Köln 

Registration & Book meetings: tbd

Program:
  • 15:00 – Official Opening – Reception of guests and brief welcome remarks by Visit Finland
  • 15:15–18:00 – 1:1 Meetings, 11 time slots of 15 minutes each
  • 18:00–19:30 – Dinner
  • 20:00 – End of Event

Date: 13.11.2025

Time: 15.00–20.00 h

Location: Radisson Blu Hotel Amsterdam Airport, Boeing Avenue 2, 1119 PB Schiphol, Netherlands

Registration & Book meetings: tbd

Program:

  • 15:00 – Official Opening – Reception of guests and brief welcome remarks by Visit Finland
  • 15:15–18:00 – 1:1 Meetings, 11 time slots of 15 minutes each
  • 18:00–19:30 – Dinner
  • 20:00 – End of Event

 

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.
Below you find currently confirmed suppliers which you can filter by event location:
 

 

Partners in Cologne & Amsterdam 

Filter by event location to see who’s attending the workshop.

  1. Tahko Bungalows Oy | jukka.jaakkola@live.com | Jukka Jaakkola | www.tahko.com 
  2. North Karelia Sokos Hotels | petteri.hakkarainen@sok.fi | Petteri   Hakkarainen | www.sokoshotels.fi/en
  3. Ukkohalla Resort | jussi.kiiskila@lomana.fi | Jussi Kiiskila | www.ukkohalla.fi/en
  4. Kanava Resort, Savonlinna / Oravi | susanna.saastamoinen@kytaja.fi | Susanna Saastamoinen | www.kanavaresort.fi 
  5. Sokos Hotels — Lakeland / Eastern Finland | anu.huusko@sok.fi | Anu Huusko | www.sokoshotels.fi 
  6. Southeast Coast of Finland | sanna.nikki@cursor.fi | Sanna Nikki | www.visitkotkahamina.fi/en    
  7. Destination Savo, Lakeland Finland | hanna.tiitola@destinationsavo.fi | Hanna Tiitola | www.destinationsavo.fi
  8. Vuokatti Finland Arctic Lakeland | aija.laukkanen@vuokatti.fi | Aija Laukkanen & Ella Valkeejärvi | ella.valkeejarvi@vuokattisport.fi | www.vuokatti.fi
  9. Hotelli Kalevala / Visitkuhmo (Kainutlaatuinen-hanke) | hannu.lehtonen@kuhmo.fi | Hannu Lehtonen | www.hotellikalevala.fi/en  
  10. Visit Lake Saimaa — Savonlinna, Mikkeli & Varkaus | tanja@visitsavonlinna.fi | Tanja Lajunen | www.visitsaimaa.fi/en
  11. Finland DMC Oy | liisa.vihermaa@finland-dmc.com | Liisa Vihermaa &  Sebastian Heiskanen | sebastian.heiskanen@jarvisydan.fi | www.finland-dmc.com
  12. Koli in Finnish Lakeland | franziska.bernholz@koli.fi | Franziska Bernholz | www.koli.fi 
  13. Visit Lake Saimaa — Imatra and Lappeenranta region | katja.vehvilainen@gosaimaa.com | Katja Vehviläinen | www.gosaimaa.com
  14. Boutique Hotell Kivennapa | kivennapa@kivennapa.com | Vilma Kuosmanen | www.kivennapa.com 
  15. Tahko | sanna.niiranen@tahko.com | Sanna-Mari Niiranen | www.tahko.com 
  16. VisitKarelia | terhi.millar@businessjoensuu.fi | Terhi Millar | www.visitkarelia.fi
  17. Finnair OYJ | jan.pellinen@finnair.com | Jan Pellinen | www.finnair.com 
  18. PihlasResort |  niina.lemettila@pihlasresort.fi | Niina Lemettilä | www.pihlasresort.com 
  19. Hugo Villas & Smoke Saunas | info@philippmayer.com | Philipp | Mayer | www.hugon.fi 
  1. Tahko Bungalows Oy | jukka.jaakkola@live.com | Jukka Jaakkola | www.tahko.com 
  2. North Karelia Sokos Hotels | petteri.hakkarainen@sok.fi | Petteri Hakkarainen | www.sokoshotels.fi/en  
  3. Finnair | anssi.partanen@finnair.com | Anssi Partanen | www.finnair.com  
  4. Ukkohalla Resort | jussi.kiiskila@lomana.fi | Jussi Kiiskila | www.ukkohalla.fi/en
  5. Kanava Resort, Savonlinna / Oravi | susanna.saastamoinen@kytaja.fi | Susanna Saastamoinen | www.kanavaresort.fi 
  6. Sokos Hotels — Lakeland / Eastern Finland | anu.huusko@sok.fi | Anu Huusko | www.sokoshotels.fi 
  7. Destination Savo, Lakeland Finland | hanna.tiitola@destinationsavo.fi | Hanna Tiitola | www.destinationsavo.fi
  8. Hotelli Kalevala / Visitkuhmo (Kainutlaatuinen-hanke) | hannu.lehtonen@kuhmo.fi | Hannu Lehtonen | www.hotellikalevala.fi/en  
  9. Visit Lake Saimaa — Savonlinna, Mikkeli & Varkaus | tanja@visitsavonlinna.fi | Tanja | Lajunen | www.visitsaimaa.fi/en 
  10. Hugo Villas & Smoke Saunas | heikki.penttila@live.com | Heikki | Penttilä | www.hugon.fi 
  11. Visit Lake Saimaa — Imatra and Lappeenranta region | katja.vehvilainen@gosaimaa.com | Katja Vehviläinen | www.gosaimaa.com 
  12. Tahko | sanna.niiranen@tahko.com | Sanna-Mari Niiranen | www.tahko.com 
  13. VisitKarelia | terhi.millar@businessjoensuu.fi | Terhi Millar | https://www.visitkarelia.fi  
  14. PihlasResort | niina.lemettila@pihlasresort.fi | Niina Lemettilä | www.pihlasresort.com 
  15. Koli Experience | info@koliexperience.com | Oskari Tarkka | www.koliexperience.com 

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