matkanjärjestelypalveluita
Matkanjärjestely, or travel arrangement, refers to the planning, organization, and execution of a journey. It encompasses selecting destinations and dates, arranging transportation (air, rail, road, or sea), booking accommodations, and scheduling activities, tours, and transfers. The term is used in Finnish tourism to describe both the activities of travel professionals and the process undertaken by travelers themselves when coordinating a trip.
Key actors include the matkanjärjestäjä (tour operator), who designs and sells packages that combine several services;
Common types of travel arrangements are packaged trips (paketimatka), where transportation, lodging, and included services are
The planning process typically involves needs assessment, budgeting, itinerary design, booking and procurement, documentation (tickets, vouchers,
With the growth of digital platforms, matkanjärjestäjät and travel agencies increasingly offer online or hybrid services,