Visit Finland to showcase its European Region of Gastronomy 2024 status
Visit Finland will be presenting its main developments for the year at FITUR 2024. Among the most prominent is Saimaa, located in Finland’s Lakeland region, which has been awarded the prestigious European Region of Gastronomy 2024 status and is fast becoming a top international destination for food lovers in recognition of its unique food culture.
Saimaa is the European Region of Gastronomy 2024. Not surprisingly, the area is rapidly becoming a top international food destination, a reality that is reflected in the region's produce, harvested from its forests and freshly caught in one of Europe's largest lakes. The cuisine is based on seasonal produce, such as game, wild mushrooms and berries.
Sustainability is another important theme of this destination, which is committed to the planet and encourages its visitors to travel in a more meaningful way to promote the well-being of the community. Haltia Lake Lodge, winner of Visit Finland's Sustainable Travel Finland award and Best Sustainable Hotel Europe 2022, is helping travellers tackle the loss of biodiversity. Likewise, Hawkhill Cottage Resort, a pioneer of regenerative travel, has been able to increase revenue while reducing CO2 emissions by allowing its guests to participate in the construction of hotels for insects.