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Despite geopolitical uncertainty and weaker economic conditions in several Nordic countries, the market for hotels and hotel properties has shown comparatively strong resilience – not least in Finland. What can be expected of 2026 as a whole? Are there any interesting trends in tourism that could affect the hotel market? Which projects stand out from the crowd? Will the appetite of foreign investors increase?
Host: Niklas Svensson, Business Development Manager, Tengbom
Janne-Juhani Haarma, CEO, Ruka-Kuusamo Tourist Association
Jan-Erik Lagerström, Director, Finland, Nordic Hotel Consulting
Laura Tarkka, Chief Operating Officer Finland, Germany, Poland, Scandic Hotels
Peter Tengström, Partner, Managing Director, Midstar
By Business ArenaDespite geopolitical uncertainty and weaker economic conditions in several Nordic countries, the market for hotels and hotel properties has shown comparatively strong resilience – not least in Finland. What can be expected of 2026 as a whole? Are there any interesting trends in tourism that could affect the hotel market? Which projects stand out from the crowd? Will the appetite of foreign investors increase?
Host: Niklas Svensson, Business Development Manager, Tengbom
Janne-Juhani Haarma, CEO, Ruka-Kuusamo Tourist Association
Jan-Erik Lagerström, Director, Finland, Nordic Hotel Consulting
Laura Tarkka, Chief Operating Officer Finland, Germany, Poland, Scandic Hotels
Peter Tengström, Partner, Managing Director, Midstar