Professionals
VisitKouvola is responsible for the tourism marketing and development of the Kouvola region. We work extensively with tourism businesses and other stakeholders in the area.
Various tourism industry businesses and other stakeholders can also be highlighted on VisitKouvola’s website, which gathers different services and travel destinations in the area. If your business is not yet included, please contact matkailu@kouvola.fi. We will help you bring your business information to the website.
Visibility in VisitKouvola’s service directory is free for tourism businesses in the Kouvola region.
Current Events
Afternoon Coffee for Tourism Operators at Jaala Arena on May 19.
Welcome to the VisitKouvola afternoon event at the new Jaala Arena. In this event aimed at professionals in the tourism and events industry, we will get to know the new Arena and hear current presentations.
- Hanna Muoniovaara from Visit Finland (Manager Regional Partnerships, Supplier Cooperation/STF) will speak about DataHub, STF, and current news from Visit Finland.
- The agenda also includes current news related to Eduko’s tourism industry training.
Date: Monday, May 19, at 14:00
Location: Jaala Arena (Jaalantie 75, 47710 Jaala)
Welcome to learn about the new Arena and network!
Transformative Tourism Training
Join the transformative tourism training and develop your services in the spirit of sustainable tourism!
First training: March 25. from 9:00 to 12:00 training on Teams
Benchmark visit on May 6. to Haltia Lake Lodge in Espoo
Come to be inspired and learn how the principles of transformative tourism can enrich your company’s service offerings and strengthen commitment to responsibility. The training provides concrete tools for productizing services and feedback from experts on development needs. Product ideas can be worked on even after the training day on the Howspace platform.
The remote training day will also feature a benchmarking example where a pioneering company in the field, Haltia Lake Lodge, shares its experiences in transformative tourism practices. On the benchmarking trip to Haltia Lake Lodge on May 6, you will deepen what you’ve learned and brainstorm new solutions with other tourism operators.
The trainer is tourism expert Jouni Kärkkäinen from FlowHouse. He has extensive experience in implementing transformative tourism and developing services for tourism companies.
The training is part of the Tourism Compass – Sustainable Growth for Kymenlaakso project.
Materials and tips for professionals
Event Calendar
You can showcase your events serving tourists in Kouvola for free on VisitKouvola’s event calendar. Events are added to Kymenlaaksonytti, which is a joint event calendar for all of Kymenlaakso. When tourists are selected as one of the target groups for the event, it automatically appears on the VisitKouvola website.
Event Collaboration Support
The city of Kouvola can grant collaboration support for various events. Review the application instructions and criteria for event support on the Kouvola city website.
Group Trips and Guided Tours
Would you like to organize a trip to Kouvola for your group or are you in need of a guided tour? Learn more about the services of Kouvola’s tourist guides and feel free to get in touch. It is easy to come to Kouvola for a group trip from anywhere in Finland and the area’s interesting history and wide range of services ensure that all kinds of groups enjoy their stay in the city.
Meetings and Meeting Spaces
Are you looking for a suitable meeting space or location? In the Kouvola region, you will find a wide selection of meeting spaces and venues suitable for various occasions. Easily arrange meals and additional programs for your meeting day.
For Media and Influencers
VisitKouvola actively collaborates with influencers and the media. If you would like to visit Kouvola alone or with your family, please feel free to get in touch. We also collaborate with media representatives and are happy to be part of media visits. Don’t hesitate to reach out and let’s talk more!
Tourism Development Projects
VisitKouvola’s tasks include developing the tourism sector in the area. You can find more information about ongoing EU-funded development projects and the city’s key projects via the link below.
Training and Events for Professionals
The constantly changing operating environment and customer needs place new skill requirements on those working in tourism all the time. Below you can learn about various trainings and educational events. In addition to the events organized by VisitKouvola, it is also advisable to follow the opportunities offered by Kouvola Innovation and Visit Finland.
Research and Statistics
Research data and statistics help us develop our operations based on information and facts. Below you can explore materials compiled by Visit Finland and VisiTory.