AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism Tax Push: Finland is moving toward an optional tourist tax on paid accommodation, letting municipalities decide—Lapland is flagged as a likely early adopter as visitor pressure keeps climbing. Helsinki Cruise & City Access: A Baltic cruise stop in Helsinki highlights easy, modern sightseeing plus practical transit tips from the Hernesaari cruise berth into central Helsinki. Local Ferries Boom: Helsinki’s public ferries are seeing more riders, with Suomenlinna ferry passenger numbers up to 998,000 in the first half of 2026, and Kruunuvuorenranta ferries also rising after the bridge opened. Lapland Luxury Plans: Finland’s Lapland is set to welcome a luxury boutique for the 2027 Arctic season, aiming at higher-end travelers. Design on the Move: Marimekko brings its “Art of Flowers” pop-up to Bangkok through 22 July, blending fashion and homeware with Finnish floral-inspired prints. Travel Policy Watch: Finland’s Päivi Räsänen says her UK travel authorization was canceled after her “hate speech” conviction, raising fresh concerns for religious freedom advocates.
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