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Qingdao Fragrant Hills Tourism Summit 2018 Exclusive Interview: Helsinki to Be the Most Functional City in the World

Helsinki joined WTCF in 2014 and the membership has already proven to be very valuable. It has been a significant channel especially for opening new significant opportunities for cooperation and enabling new business contacts.

Release time : 2018-10-09 13:43:28
source : World Tourism Cities Magazine

Helsinki joined WTCF in 2014 and the membership has already proven to be very valuable. It has been a significant channel especially for opening new significant opportunities for cooperation and enabling new business contacts. In the near future, Helsinki is also keen on sharing ideas of connecting functional cities and this is something we could further develop together with WTCF associates.

Helsinki, A City of Ice and Fire

Explore this functional city like a local

Helsinki’s strategic goal is to be the most functional city in the world. I believe that functionality is also an essential part of the travelers’ experience. It is important that moving around the city is smooth and services are easily accessible, also digitally.

Helsinki is authentic and the city has a certain edge. It has its rugged side and it feels vibrant. Helsinki is also a city of contrasts: a perfect combination of clean nature and vivid city culture, a city that straddles East and West. Travellers can find everything from peaceful islands to cutting-edge restaurants and lively pop-up events.

We strongly believe that visitors are interested in the same things as the locals are. They should explore the city like a local: use the city bikes to wonder around, take a dip in the cold sea after a hot sauna or take the subway to go blueberry picking in the nearest forest. They should bravely try out the seasonal food and drink the best water in the world, directly from the tap. I believe this is the way to get the best experience as a visitor. It’s also the key to a positive and often long-term relationship between the city and its visitors.

A pragmatic and trustworthy host

Helsinki has a unique, recognizable style and atmosphere that Helsinkians are proud of. We don’t want to be overly polished. We invite the visitors to be temporary locals. We want Helsinki to be the most attractive city for people and companies that are working towards a better world.

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