Finnlines has been awarded the prestigious Transport Company of the Year award at this year's Finnish Travel Gala and was also nominated as one of the top three candidates for Marketing Campaign of the Year for its campaign "Let's Get Sirius!". The Travel Gala, organised by the Finnish Travel Industry Association (SMAL), celebrates achievements in tourism at both national and international levels.
Finnlines was awarded the Transport Company of the Year award at the Finnish Travel Gala in Vantaa, Finland, on Friday, November 1, 2024. The award was based on a vote of around 13,500 consumers and travel professionals. The award was received by Finnlines' Head of Passenger Services Marco Palmu.
– It is a great honour for us to receive this award and I would like to thank our competent employees and partners for their joint efforts. I would also like to thank all of you who voted for Finnlines, says Marco Palmu.
The Transport Company of the Year award is an award for Finnline's freight and passenger traffic, which supports both Finland's and Sweden's security of supply. Finnish travelers are offered a sustainable alternative to travel by sea to Åland, Sweden and Germany, while Swedish travelers can reach Åland, Finland, Germany and Poland.
In 2023 and 2024, Finnlines introduced two new Superstar-class ships, Finnsirius and Finncanopus, on the route between Sweden and Finland via Åland (Kapellskär-Långnäs-Nådendal). These energy-efficient ships are part of Finnlines’ latest €500 million green investment program and are the company’s largest ships for freight and passenger traffic. Both ships have a capacity for up to 1,100 passengers and 5,200 cargo meters each.
With over 75 years of experience in shipping and a fleet of around 20 vessels operating across the Baltic Sea, the North Sea and the Bay of Biscay, Finnlines plays a crucial role in maintaining Europe's supply chains. The company is continuously working to improve its environmental sustainability through innovative and green technology.
Nominated for Marketing Campaign of the Year
Additionally, Finnlines' launch campaign for Finnsirius, "Let's Get Sirius," was nominated for Marketing Campaign of the Year. The campaign highlighted the ship's name and made a promise of service: "We take your enjoyment seriously." Onboard amenities include seven restaurants and bars, a luxurious spa, a premium lounge and hotel-style cabins.
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