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Balancing tourism growth with community needs in the Nordics

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24 April 2025

Balancing tourism growth with community needs in the Nordics

Adventure tourism

Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

Cultural tourism

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An illustrative photo of a small town on a hill with a lake in front of it.

Nordregio's webinar discussed the social sustainability of tourism in Nordic communities, focusing on balancing growth with local needs and fostering economic resilience.

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Nordregio

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Geographical descriptors

Denmark

Finland

Iceland

Norway

Sweden

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

Local Authorities

National authorities

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Coordinated information on travelling

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Well-being of residents

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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Nordregio hosted a webinar focusing on the social sustainability of tourism and its impact on Nordic communities. The event brought together researchers, tourism industry representatives, and local voices to discuss strategies for balancing tourism growth with local needs and resources. Participants explored ways to foster regional economic resilience while maintaining cultural authenticity. Click the attached link to watch the recording of the event held on April 1, 2025.

#Sustainable tourism #Community engagement #Economic diversification #Cultural preservation 

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