AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNew Helsinki Sauna Island: Saunasaari, a new sauna island in the heart of Helsinki, opened June 26 with smoke sauna, wood-fired hot tubs (palju) and Baltic Sea cold plunges, reachable by water taxi from Market Square. Finland Travel & Design: Snøhetta is overhauling Aalto’s 1930s Paimio Sanatorium into a hospitality, wellness and culture destination, aiming to preserve the building’s original therapeutic design while adding modern guest facilities. Arctic Access by Air: Norwegian will add a direct Tromsø–Helsinki winter 2026/27 route (twice weekly) to boost access for Northern Lights and Arctic trips, with more international connections via Helsinki. Tourism Policy Watch: ETIAS is set to bring a new €20 (about £17) entry charge for UK/Scottish travellers to a long list of European countries including Finland, with exemptions for children and those over 70. Safety on the Roads: Police report a fatal Helsinki Itäväylä motorway crash involving a suspected drunk taxi driver who fled the scene.
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