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Sustainable Tourism in the Arctic -Seminar

20.4.2023 09:00

Sajos, Inari

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Live stream: https://www.sajos.fi/live/

Warmly welcome to Sustainable Tourism in the Arctic Seminar to Inari, Finland and online. Registration is now open untill 19th of april. 

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The seminar is an excellent opportunity for participants to acquire valuable knowledge on sustainable tourism practices and their implementation. In addition, the event offers a platform to explore effective communication strategies and networking opportunities with local professionals.

As you are aware, tourism in the Arctic region is growing. As this growth is expected to continue, it is crucial to maintain a balance between the economic benefits, the protection of the fragile ecosystem, and the preservation of local communities and cultures.

The seminar will provide a platform for experts and professionals to share their experiences and insights on sustainable tourism practices, their implementation and communication.

Program: 

9-9.15 Welcoming words - Why are we here?Miika Leivo, Municipality of Inari
9.15-9.45

Marketing & managing sustainable tourism on a national levelLiisa Kokkarinen, Visit Finland 

9.45-10.15

Sámi tourism certificate projectKirsi Suomi, Sámi Parliament

10.15-10.30 BREAK
10.30-11.00

Economic perspective on growth & sustainabilityLiisa Ansala, Lapland Chamber of Commerce, remote speaker

11.00-11.45

Making tourism more sustainable - issues and intiatives in ScotlandDr. Steve Taylor, UHI West Highland, Centre for Recreation and Tourism Research 

11.45-12.45 LUNCH
12.45-13.15

Sustainability will never be ”ready”, Maria Astrén, Lapland Hotels, Lapland Safaris & Lapland Ski Resorts

13.15-13.45

Small group sustainable nature activities led by a biologist - is it worth it?Terhi Hultamo, AT Nature

13.45-14.30

Social Media Success for Tourism BrandsVeera Bianca, Social media influencer & expert

14.30-15.00 BREAK
15.00-15.30

Sustainable tourism - experiences from GreenlandStine Selmer, Sustine, remote speaker

15.30-16.00

Sustainability communication in tourism SMEs in LaplandKati Koivunen & Sisko Häikiö, Lapland University of Applied Sciences

16.00-16.30

Find the right dataJari Salo, Finnish Information Society Development Centre

 

After the seminar there is a networking dinner at wilderness Hotel Inari 7 p.m. Registration for the dinner is closed. Ask for a place from: miika.leivo@inari.fi

The seminar is part of the Sustainable Tourism and Digital Communications in Northern Lapland -project. The project is funded by ERDF / REACT-EU, the Regional Counsil of Lapland. The municipality of Inari granted the project Municipal funding and manages the project. The project period is 1st of January 2022 - 30th September 2023.

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Event info: 

Miika Leivo

+358 40 359 1079

miika.leivo@inari.fi

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Event time

Starts:  

20.4.2023 09:00

Ends:  

20.4.2023 17:00

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Event location

Sajos, Inari

Menesjärventie 2
99870 Inari

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Organizer

Municipality of Inari

+358 40 359 1079

miika.leivo@inari.fi