Övertorneå greeted us with a cold Wednesday-morning on December 12th. We’ve filled a bus with 16 curious participants, to spend the day travelling around Övertorneå and Pajala municipalities. The participants were a mix of established company leaders, future entrepreneurs and other strategic stakeholders – all with a special interest when it comes to tourism and … Continue reading REPORT: Field trip #4 – Crafts & Culture within tourism
REPORT: Workshop #1 – From idea to business
On Friday the 26th of October a little over 40 persons arrived to Arctic River Lodge in Tärendö, eager to learn more about product development, pricing & packaging, digital marketing, investment support and online sales. The participants who joined in to take part of the packed program were a mix of established company leaders, future … Continue reading REPORT: Workshop #1 – From idea to business
Original Lapland meets Urskogen – part 1
More and more are starting tourism companies in Tornedalen – and the industry is doing well. We have a lot of resources and room for more entrepreneurs. But how is it to fully invest in your idea? And to start a tourism company from scratch? During a whole year we will follow Lisa and Mikael … Continue reading Original Lapland meets Urskogen – part 1
WORKSHOP #1 – FROM IDEA TO BUSINESS: Learn more about pricing, packaging and product development
26th – 27th of October at Arctic River Lodge, Tärendö, SWE ABOUT THE PROGRAM How to create an award-winning product. Mr. Björn Ylipää, author of Smak av norrsken and awarded Best in the world; Food Writing and Arctic Gastronomy at the World Cookbook Award 2018. (ENG) How to build a tourism company with the power … Continue reading WORKSHOP #1 – FROM IDEA TO BUSINESS: Learn more about pricing, packaging and product development
FIELD TRIP: HORSES, RIDING AND FARM ANIMALS IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM PRODUCTS IN FELL LAPLAND
Beautiful autumn morning of September 15th started from Kolari at 9am to the third field trip of Original Lapland project. This time we would visit companies in Fell Lapland area, in the municipalities of Kolari, Kittilä and Muonio. The theme of the tour was horses, riding and farm animals in tourism products and services. Tilausliikenne … Continue reading FIELD TRIP: HORSES, RIDING AND FARM ANIMALS IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM PRODUCTS IN FELL LAPLAND
Midnight Sun Canoeing in Finnish Lapland
This new canoe route starts from Kolari, runs through Pello and ends in Ylitornio, Tornio River. The total length of the canoe route is about 160 km. The route is suitable for beginners and experienced kayakers. The route starts from Kolari, Aalisjärvi (coordinates: WGS48 N 67 ° 0,68 'and E 24 ° 30,53') and flows … Continue reading Midnight Sun Canoeing in Finnish Lapland
FIELD TRIP IN THE NORTH OF TORNEDALEN – Ecotourism & sustainability
On a bright and early September morning 25 enthusiastic persons gathered in Muonionalusta, in the very north of Pajala municipality just by the border to Finland. The participants were a mix of established company leaders, future entrepreneurs and other strategic stakeholders – all with a special interest when it comes to tourism and in this … Continue reading FIELD TRIP IN THE NORTH OF TORNEDALEN – Ecotourism & sustainability
