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Genelec Smart IP elevates the dining experience at Lapland’s Glass Resort

NATICK, MA, January 13, 2026 — Each year, thousands of people travel north to Finland’s most enchanting region, Lapland. Its commercial capital, Rovaniemi, is a snow-covered wonderland where visitors come from across the world to marvel at the Arctic’s natural beauty, witness the mesmerising Northern Lights, and even catch a glimpse of Father Christmas. Santa Claus’s Village is one of Lapland’s most spectacular destinations, welcoming over 700,000 tourists every year. In the heart of the village lies a luxury retreat — the Glass Resort. The family-run boutique hotel offers guests an intimate haven where they can be fully immersed in the natural landscape. While serenity is at the heart of the Glass Resort, owner Minna Pennanen understands the importance of high-quality audio to enrich guest experience. That’s why Genelec loudspeakers were chosen to elevate the resort’s signature dining destination, Restaurant Gallis — a gastronomic fusion of classic French cuisine and Nordic ingredients. As Rovaniemi locals, AV solution and installation specialists, Arctic Connect Oy, were tasked with planning and installing a new sound system that would resolve the restaurant’s existing issues. “The owners of Glass Resort were aware of our work in the Rovaniemi area,” says Arctic Connect Oy CEO, Toni Kurvinen. “Our team covers the full scope of operations, from system planning to integration and mixing, so they could rely on us throughout the process — making collaboration smooth and straightforward.” A sound system was already in place in the breakfast and main restaurant areas, but it was failing to meet the high expectations of the luxury resort. “The audio quality caused a lot of complications for staff and resulted in a less than perfect dining experience,” Kurvinen explains. “It was obvious to customers where the sound was coming from as the loudspeakers were in full view, with one side of the breakfast room often being far too loud while the other was barely audible. Every time the staff needed to adjust the volume, they were forced to leave guests unattended in the restaurant, repeatedly returning to the mixer.” Aiming to establish itself as a premier destination for Lapland visitors, an audio upgrade was the essential next step in maximising customer satisfaction. The new system required crystal-clear audio with uniform coverage throughout the dining areas while being discreet and compact enough to remain unobtrusive. “Our sales company — Arcturia Oy — is a Genelec partner,” continues Kurvinen. “A Dante network was already in place in the restaurant, so we knew a Genelec Smart IP system was the perfect fit for this project.” Three zones make up Restaurant Gallis — the main downstairs area, the upper floor, and the breakfast room. “A total of ten Genelec 4410 Smart IP loudspeakers were installed,” he describes. “For the breakfast room and upstairs balcony, two loudspeakers were installed in each area, while the main restaurant featured six 4410s mounted to the angled walls, all the standard black colour to blend in with the interior decoration.” Aesthetic design is central to the resort’s sense of luxury, harmonizing sleek modern architecture with the untamed beauty of the snowy wilderness outside. Black, wood-paneled walls form a pointed dome, whilst a vast floor-to-ceiling window offers views over the enchanting landscape. This dynamic dome shape creates not only a stunning setting but also an immersive audio experience. “The six loudspeakers in the main restaurant were mixed in surround sound, creating an immersive soundscape evenly distributed across the room. This seamless coverage ensures guests are free to focus on the flavors, conversations, and atmosphere rather than the technology behind it.” The system was divided into three zones, giving Glass Resort staff the freedom to adjust volume levels or mute specific areas instantly. “It’s imperative that staff remain front of house and available to guests, so the system has to be right at their fingertips.” To achieve this, control is now handled seamlessly via the same tablet staff already use in the restaurant every day, making the transition to the Genelec Smart IP solution both simple and intuitive. “When the new system debuted, everyone was beyond impressed,” says Kurvinen. “The compact size of the 4410 loudspeakers makes them a perfect fit for high-end venues such as Restaurant Gallis. They deliver a stable, 360 audio experience throughout the dome of the restaurant, and provide impeccable coverage tailored to each zone.” Thanks to the clarity and coverage delivered by Smart IP loudspeakers — and the expertise of the Arctic Connect team — visitors to Glass Resort are now welcomed into an atmosphere where flawless audio matches the refinement of the cuisine. “Minna Pennanen and the Glass Resort team understand the importance of audio technology and finding the right professional partner to curate immersive, luxury experiences,” notes Kurvinen. The result is a dining journey where cuisine, sound, and Lapland’s breathtaking natural beauty come together, securing Restaurant Gallis’ status as one of Lapland’s most captivating and enchanting destinations. For more information, please visit www.genelec.com.

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Photo file 1: GlassResort_PR_Image_1.JPG Photo caption 1: Genelec loudspeakers elevating the guest experience at one of Lapland’s most enchanting destinations Photo file 2: GlassResort_PR_Image_2.JPG Photo caption 2: Genelec loudspeakers craft a luxury dining atmosphere in the heart of Lapland Photo file 3: GlassResort_PR_Image_3.JPG Photo caption 3: On the upper-floor balcony, 4410 Smart IP loudspeakers provide seamless coverage without intruding on the interior design Photo file 4: GlassResort_PR_Image_4.JPG Photo caption 4: Throughout Restaurant Gallis, compact Genelec Smart IP loudspeakers deliver consistent, high-quality audio PDF file: GlassResort_CaseStudy_Genelec_ENG.pdf PDF caption: Genelec Glass Resort case study Genelec, the pioneer in Active Monitoring technology, is celebrating over 45 years of designing and manufacturing active loudspeakers for true and accurate sound reproduction. Genelec is credited with promoting the concept of active transducer technology. Since its inception in 1978, Genelec has concentrated its efforts and resources into creating active monitors with unparalleled sonic integrity. The result is an active speaker system that has earned global acclaim for its accurate imaging, extremely high acoustic output from small enclosures, true high-fidelity with low distortion, and deep, rich bass. Genelec is also continuing with its 18th year of Smart Active Monitoring™ technology, which allows studio monitors to be networked, configured and calibrated for the user’s specific acoustic environment. Each Smart Active Monitor or subwoofer is equipped with advanced internal DSP circuitry, which tightly integrates with the GLM (Genelec Loudspeaker Manager) software application, running on Mac or PC. GLM’s reference microphone kit allows the user’s acoustic environment to be analyzed, after which GLM’s AutoCal feature optimizes each Smart Active Monitor for level, distance delay, subwoofer crossover phase and room response equalization, with the option of further fine tuning by the user. By minimizing the room’s influence on the sound, Smart Active Monitors deliver an unrivalled reference, with excellent translation between rooms. Visit Genelec on social media: https://www.facebook.com/Genelec https://www.linkedin.com/company/genelec-oy https://www.instagram.com/Genelec_oy/ https://x.com/Genelec https://www.tiktok.com/@genelec_oy Other brand and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. —For more information on the complete range of Genelec Active Monitoring Systems, contact: Genelec Inc., 7 Tech Circle, Natick, MA 01760. Tel: (508) 652-0900; Fax: (508) 652-0909; Web: http://www.genelec.com/.