Those who thought of Finland as an obscure island located somewhere near the North Pole, its time to rethink. Just six-hours journey and you can actually be a part of stimulating activities, especially during Christmas in Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland in Finland.
In a major step to attract tourists from Punjab, the Finland tourism board is taking various measures. Also, the Finnish government has set up a film commission to lure film fraternity of this country. Scenic beauty of Finland makes it an apt destination for directors. The rocky shores, pristine environs, colourful seasonal changes are worth watching, says Papori Bharti, marketing manager, Finnish Tourist Board in India, a part of the Finnish delegation, which was in town recently.
Delegate Jari Virtanen, a hotelier from Finland, says, "Finland is turning out to be a hot tourist destination for the ever-increasing tourist from this state". Talking about space availability in hotels during peak season, he says, "We have enough hotels in each state to accommodate the growing rush".
"Its a fresh alternative to Europe. Natural beauty sans air pollution makes it an ideal tourist destination," opines Katja Etelainen, manager of Rovaniemi Tourism board. Elaborating on film commission project, she says, "We expect lots of queries from Bollywood in near future, as the commission will liaison between directors and authorities. Camera support, recce of area, logistics and other prerequisites for shoot will be provided by the commission on a meagre rent."
Reacting to the news, producer-cum-investor for Punjabi movies Jaiveer Cheema says, "Now when Punjabi moviemakers are exploring virgin locales abroad, film commission of Finland is a blessing. We would certainly take advantage of this great move."
"Be it summers or winters, Finland is always at its best. Hilly terrains of Kuusamo, shimmering waters of Lakeland, progressive yet still in touch with its history Helsinki, vast wilderness of Kuopio are adventurers and nature lover's delight. Midsummer in Finland springs forth myriad colours of nature, says Papori. She adds: "One can enjoy a trip here on a minimal budget. Besides, the country's tourism board has also floated different packages."
--
Your Gateway to Chandigarh, Mohali & Panchkula? Check now at http://www.chandigarhpulse.com/.
Subscribe to ChandigarhPulse Newsletter at http://groups.google.com/group/ChandigarhPulse
No comments:
Post a Comment