EU Presidency boosts congress tourism to record levels in Helsinki
Focus on sustainable development – Helsinki to publish guidelines for meeting organisers Helsinki hosted a record number of international congresses and meetings last year. The number was increased by EU Presidency meetings and events connected to the official programme. Helsinki's popularity has grown significantly over the past five years. According to the latest international survey, Helsinki has become the most popular congress city in the Nordic countries, ahead of Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen.* Finland and Helsinki are recognised worldwide as pioneers in sustainable