Next Travel Finland DMC & PCO

04/02/2025

02/02/2025

Helsinki Market Square in 1918 - Restored Footage

31/01/2025

Today Next Travel proudly served as the Professional Congress Organiser (PCO) for ‘Terveystaloustieteen päivä 2025’ (Health Economics Day 2025) a full-day seminar in collaboration with the Finnish Society of Health Economics. The theme of Health Economics Day 2025 was introduced by one of the world's leading researchers in health economics Professor Dame Carol Propper (Imperial College London).

For 10 years, Next Travel has been the trusted PCO for TTTS Terveystaloustieteen Seura ry, thank you for your continued trust! Our role is to ensure that every detail is taken care of from the enrollment and venue selection to catering, technical arrangements, and seamless overall ex*****on.

💡 What makes Next Travel stand out as a PCO? Project Manager Marianne Honkakorpi explains three reasons why:

✅ “With our decade-long experience, you are in safe hands with us.”
✅ “We are cost-conscious without compromising quality.”
✅ “From tight-budget meetings to high-end luxury galas, we know exactly where to go.”

With a vast network of suppliers and expertise in event planning, we deliver successful events, from full-scale congress operations to exclusive side programmes. Start planning your event with us: [email protected]

22/01/2025

𝗜𝗰𝗲-𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱❄️

Ever considered taking your team for ice-floating? Last week, we went floating with our clients in Lapland. Next Travel organised this site inspection in one of the 188,000 lakes in Finland. 🌊

Resting in icy Arctic waters, wrapped in warmth (in a survival suit), it feels like returning to the womb. The gentle movements of the water and the snow-covered wilderness around you create a calmness unlike anything else. In this moment, time slows, and the only sound is your breath blending with the crisp winter air. A truly unique way to reconnect with nature and yourself.

Would you dare to take the plunge? Contact us today to plan memorable experiences for your clients: 📧 [email protected]



Visit Rovaniemi - the Official Hometown of Santa Claus

21/01/2025

𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐦𝐢, 𝐋𝐚𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 🌌

Rovaniemi is the perfect destination for witnessing the magnificent Northern Lights. ✨

Last week, we took our clients to Visit Rovaniemi - the Official Hometown of Santa Claus and we were lucky to experience the beauty of this amazing phenomenon.

If you want to plan a once-in-a-lifetime trip for your clients, reach out to us and we will propose a unique programme for your clients' need. 📧Email us at: [email protected]

The captivating astral show can be visible from late August until early April.

14/01/2025

Postcards from Lapland! ✨Northern lights spotted tonight by Ken Nyström 📸

14/01/2025

Helsinki illuminated in winter! ✨

Helsinki isn’t just a summer destination, it’s a winter wonderland with unique events waiting to be explored this time of year, too! In early January, the Lux Helsinki Light Festival illuminates the city with stunning art installations that bring warmth and beauty to the long Nordic nights. 🌌

Plan a trip next January in Helsinki and let your guests experience an extraordinary journey filled with long dark nights, snow, light art, and the heartwarming magic of Finnish hospitality. 💙



Helsingin kaupunki - Helsingfors stad - City of Helsinki

10/01/2025

2025 has gotten off to a awesome start for NextTravel’s cruise division team, too! 🌊💙

This week our cruise operations experts Virve Kataja and Selja Suominen welcomed their colleagues from our corporate family, Ragnhild and Priscilla from Bdpnext Norway and Ida from BDP Event, Cruise & Learning Expeditions Denmark to our office in Helsinki.

The purpose of their business trip to Finland is to learn how to best use DMC Kit, jointly plan and lay the groundwork for an unforgettable summer cruise season in the Nordics! DMC Kit is a unified platform developed by Next Travel, which serves as a tool for DMCs for all the programs they operate and all the processes involved (from planning and operation to invoicing).

Selja provided the training to the team on how to best use DMC Kit for cruise calls, while Virve and Selja shared their insights into the cruise business how it all works and how to make it seamless for guests.

“This training was incredibly helpful in deepening my understanding of the DMC Kit and the details behind each operation. With Selja and Virve’s guidance, I feel more confident and prepared for the season ahead!” said Priscilla Sanches, Country Manager, Cruise Department - Norway

“I’m excited to put my new knowledge into practice as the next season approaches!” added Ragnhild Osen, Country Manager, BDPNext.

After their intensive training, the team gathered for a dinner in Helsinki center to celebrate collaboration and shared expertise.

Here’s to teamwork, learning, and setting the course for another successful summer cruise season! 🥂

09/01/2025

Greetings from TravelMatch 2025 in Oslo 🇳🇴

2025 has gotten off to a strong start for NextTravel and our corporate family! Our colleagues Sofie Nyström from NextTravel in Finland and Haelin Byun from BDP in Denmark are thrilled to attend TravelMatch this year, connecting with both new and existing partners from across the globe.

It has been a busy day for Sofie with many 15-minute meetings back-to-back, where she has been presenting the best Finland has to offer and exploring exciting opportunities for collaboration.

For Sofie and Haelin, it’s their first time at TravelMatch, and they said the energy there is incredible. Networking, learning, and creating future possibilities, this is what attending is all about. 🤝

Have you been attending this year?

31/12/2024

Finland: Where Wellness Meets Work in 2025

Kick-off 2025 with inspiring travel to Finland, where work meets wellness.

Finland is the perfect destination for travelers and groups to combine work and leisure while embracing New Year’s resolutions.

🧳 Explore new places
🎿 Stay active with snowshoeing, ice swimming, or Nordic skiing
💡 Learn new skills like wilderness survival or glassblowing
🧖‍♀️ Improve work-life balance by recharging with wellness retreats featuring mindful forest therapy and traditional sauna rituals

Finland’s sustainability and natural beauty make it the perfect choice for impactful and unforgettable experiences.

Trust us at Next Travel DMC for your groups and incentive trips in 2025! Email us and your unique offer at: [email protected]

Read the whole story here and get inspired:

Finland offers business travelers and incentive groups unique opportunities to combine work and leisure while embracing new year resolutions

30/12/2024

Happy New Year from the NextTravel team!✈️🇫🇮🛳️

Thank you for trusting us as your travel partner in 2024. We are here to support your next travel adventures in 2025 and beyond.

20/12/2024

The holiday spirit came alive at our office today as the Next Travel team enjoyed some delicious salmon pie and warm glögi.

To top it off, we received a little Christmas gift from our employer!

Sending you all festive holiday vibes! ✨

19/12/2024

The Next Travel team wishes you a joyful Christmas!🤩

17/12/2024

🎄Memories from our pre-Christmas party with our Helsinki Guides 🎄

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting a cozy pre-Christmas gathering for our wonderful travel guides at our Helsinki office!

These incredible travel professionals have been sharing the best of Finland with our guests for years, offering unique insights and unforgettable experiences. The after-work event was filled with laughter, and discussions, over a spread of canapés and drinks as a small token of our gratitude. 💙

A heartfelt thank you / kiitos to our travel guide network for everything you do to showcase Finland! Here’s to many more adventures together. 🥂

13/12/2024

Memories from our Bdpnext family annual gathering

Last week, just before Finland’s Independence Day, the BDPNext corporate family came together for an inspiring and productive annual meeting in Oslo, Norway. It was an opportunity to meet our Nordic colleagues face-to-face and share how 2024 has been and what lies ahead.

The agenda was packed with key updates for 2024 and planning for the new year ahead:

🌎Clients, suppliers, and tours: Reviewing the biggest opportunities and partnerships
📈Financial overview: Reflecting on progress and setting new goals
⚓Cruise operations: Planning and unifying practices for 2025
🖥️DMC Kit training: Strengthening our skills with our booking system

We wrapped up the business day with a cruise along the Oslo coastline and a memorable dinner together.

Our BDPNext family brings the 30-year expertise of its founding companies, BDP Event, Cruise & Learning Expeditions and Next Travel Finland Ltd. We cover all the Nordics: Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.

Contact us at [email protected] and we will gladly plan and implement innovative and creative programmes with that special local touch of the Nordics for you and your groups.

12/12/2024

Memories from our Road Scholar travel experiences

As we reach the end of 2024, we reflect on the incredible journeys we have organized for the courageous Road Scholar groups from the USA. Since 2017, we had the privilege of welcoming over 250 lifelong learners annually, traveling halfway across the globe to immerse themselves in the rich cultures of the Nordics.

Our final group in late autumn wrapped up their incredible 3-week journey through the Nordic capitals of Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki. From guided tours and fascinating lectures to savoring local cuisine and exploring Nordic art, each moment was an opportunity to learn and discover new insights.

As part of Road Scholar’s mission to offer transformative experiential learning, these trips remind us of the power of living life to the fullest throughout your life by meeting new people, delving deep into history, and truly experiencing the world.

We are honored to be a part of these learning adventures and look forward to planning more inspiring travels in 2025. Thank you for your trust. 💙

19/11/2024

We are at and excited to meet you! Find us at stand H43! 🤗

16/11/2024

Meet us at IBTM World in Barcelona, Spain!

Are you ready to be inspired by Finland? Next week, from November 19-21, our colleagues Sofie Nyström and Janne Laurikainen will be at IBTM World (IBTM Events) Barcelona, proudly representing Next Travel Finland at stand H43!

Visit the stand and discover why Finland and Lapland are the perfect destination for your:

📍 Incentives
📍 Meetings
📍 Events
📍 Groups

See you in Barcelona! 🌍