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15 April 2025

Nordregio's study how tourism affects Nordic communities

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Nordregio released a report on the effects of tourism on local communities in the Nordic region, presenting case studies and interviews with stakeholders from eight Nordic countries.

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Nordregio

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Nordic Thematic Group for Green, Innovative and Resilient Regions

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Geographical descriptors

Denmark

Finland

Iceland

Norway

Sweden

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

Local Authorities

Media / Journalist Organisations

National authorities

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional Authorities

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Rural tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Innovative tourism services

    • 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, a leading Nordic research institute specialising in regional development, policy, and planning, released a report on 31 March 2025, analysing the social sustainability of tourism in the Nordic region. It includes case studies and stakeholder interviews from eight Nordic locations: Salla in Finland, Lofoten in Norway, the High Coast in Sweden, Åland, the Faroe Islands, Ilulissat in Greenland, the South Iceland Region in Iceland, and Billund in Denmark. The report examines how elements such as community engagement, cultural preservation, equity, and stakeholder collaboration are put into practice. Through these case studies and accompanying policy recommendations, it strives to guide stakeholders in creating tourism that aligns with the values and needs of Nordic communities.

#Sustainable tourism #Destination management #Tourism development #Responsible travel #Community engagement #Cultural preservation #Green transition #Biodiversity #National parks #Reports

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