January 15-18, 2009

Helsinki, Finland

Matka is the largest travel fair in the Nordic countries and is targeted to travel professionals, media, and general public.  In 2008, almost 85,000 visitors came to meet Matka's 1,119 exhibitors representing 75 countries.  The visitors were mainly from the Nordic countries, the Baltic region, and Russia.  Matka is held annually at Helsinki Fair Center. 

Matka is an excellent venue for U.S. travel and tourism companies to display their products and services and make new business contacts.  The U.S. Commercial Service (CS) Helsinki is in the process of organizing a Discover America Pavilion.  If you are interested in exhibiting at the Pavilion and/or wish to receive more information, please contact Ms. Merja Poikolainen at  helsinki.office.box@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov