AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAir Links: Finnair has begun daily Helsinki–Melbourne flights via Bangkok, its first service to Australia and a new gateway for travellers connecting to Finland and Europe. Getting Around Helsinki: HSL’s contactless fare cap starts November 2, stopping charges once passengers reach the price of a day ticket; fares will rise by an average of 1.8% in early 2027. Royal Visit: The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are in Finland through October 28, with engagements in Helsinki, Oulu and Vantaa. Lapland Costs: Finland has shelved plans for a tourist tax, leaving the debate over how to manage tourism costs in Lapland unresolved. Visitor Draw: Finland is offering 16 international singles an all-expenses-paid dinner-date trip next year, split between Helsinki and Tampere.
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