Government's tourism initiatives

Programme of Prime Minister Orpo's Government 2023

There are several direct and indirect references to tourism in the programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's Government. Measures directly related to the promotion and development of tourism will be implemented as part of measures already ongoing and within the framework of existing resources. Examples of Government Program Entries: 

• ”Switching commodities currently subject to a reduced VAT rate of 10 per cent, other than newspapers and periodicals, to a 14 per cent VAT rate.”
  Ministry responsible for preparations: Ministry of Finance
• “Legislation on the rental of homes and on accommodation business will be clarified to correspond to the current needs and practices. The conditions for short-term rentals will be ensured, while making available better methods to address problems.”
  The Ministries of the Environment, Justice, Finance and Economic Affairs and Employment have started to map the current legislation framework to identify the needs for a legislative update. For more information:
  • Ministry of the Environment: Adding a new article to the Building Act to give definitions for housing and accommodation (in Finnish)
  • Ministry of Justice: Renewal of the Act on Residential Leases (in Finnish)
  • Ministry of Justice: Updating the Limited Liability Housing Companies Act (in Finnish)
  • Ministry of Finance: Exploring possible changes in personal taxation project (in Finnish) 
     

Read more:

• Programme of Prime Minister Orpo’s Government 2023: A strong and committed Finland
• Previous governments' tourism initiatives

Further information: Sanna Kyyrä, sanna.kyyra(at)gov.fi