Visit Espoo
Intro
Visit Espoo's target is to support the convention and tourism industry in Espoo by:
developing convention and tourism services
increasing the number of visitors and overnight stays
offering tourism information to visitors and travel agencies
offering free of charge service to meeting organisers and agencies
building the image of Espoo
Details
Visit Espoo is part of the city marketing company, Espoo Marketing Oy, launched in October 2015. Its business is to market the city and develop the area's vitality and competitiveness in collaboration with its partners.
As defined in the Espoo story, the new company's aim is to boost Espoo's appeal and visibility among international audiences as an interesting innovation environment that focuses on knowledge, science, arts and economics, as well as being an attractive leisure and meeting destination. The goal is to entice new companies – with new jobs, research activities and visitors – to the area, and to help all companies to succeed. The company's marketing operations will cover both Finland and overseas markets.
The company is spearheaded by Espoo Innovation Garden, the West Metro's growth and development corridor, together with Visit Espoo, which promotes tourism as well as conference and seminar activities in the city. The City of Espoo holds 100% of the company's shares.