SaimaaHoliday has been selected as the winner of EDEN 2010 Finland competition for rising aquatic tourism destinations that offer versatile services throughout the year. The competition is a part of the European Commission’s European Destinations of Excellence (EDEN) competition and it was held for the fourth time.

SaimaaHoliday considers winning the competition as recognition for its long term development of travel products and services. Further, it is a proof of excellent cooperation between small entrepreneurs. The award is also a triumph for the Lake Saimaa and Savonlinna region travel industry as well as to all the customers who have fallen in love with the area.

The secret to the success of SaimaaHoliday is the variable ways of utilising Linnansaari and Kolovesi aquatic national parks all year round. SaimaaHoliday offers travel products in tour skating, fishing, nature watching, paddling and boating. The nature experiences are supported by high quality cottage and hotel accommodation and restaurant and sauna services.

A total of 25 EU countries took part in this year’s competition and one destination from each country was awarded. Awards will be presented in the European Tourism Forum in Brussels in September. The SaimaaHoliday team will attend the Forum to promote Lake Saimaa and the seal friendly nature travel products.

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More information on the competition and its criteria from a Eu website.