City of the Week - Helsinki, Finland
Staff -- Tradeshow Week, 6/19/2006
Highlights
During the summer, the streets of Helsinki are patrolled by nearly two dozen "Helsinki Helpers" who offer free advice and assistance to residents and tourists. Helsinki Helpers travel in pairs, carry maps and brochures, and can be identified by their green overalls.
Number of separate exhibit facilities 4
Total exhibit space at venues 1.2 million sq. ft.
Largest venue Helsinki Fair Centre (1.1 million sq. ft. of exhibit space)
Last venue expansion Enlargement of the center's restaurant facilities completed this month
Number of convention hotel rooms 7,000 in 60 hotels
Average room rate €73 ($94) (2005)
Hotel occupancy 66.8% (2005)
Largest 2005 tradeshow
Logistics Transport annually takes up 322,917 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor space at HFC
Shows this week at HFC
Heart Failure Congress (June 17–20)
Number of restaurants within one mile of HFC 10
Number of hotels within one mile of HFC 2
Average cab fare from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to HFC €28 ($36)
Sources: 2005 TSW Major Exhibit Hall Directory; Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau; Helsinki Fair Centre
