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Lapland North Destinations <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Lapland North Destinations in North Lapland region, Finland is a destination management organization, which works in close collaboration with around 100 tourism companies and the municipalities of Inari and Utsjoki, the state-owned forest management company Mets\u00e4hallitus, and other stakeholders. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Our operations encompass marketing, accessibility, year-round tourism and sustainability. The North Lapland region covers municipalities of Inari and Utsjoki and the northern part of Sodankyl\u00e4. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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We coordinate joint marketing activities via various channels. We organise media and travel company visits, collaborate with travel agencies, analyse visitor flows and statistics, and participate in projects to promote sustainable growth in tourism.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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We help our member organisations to develop and expand\ninternationally. In addition, we support a uniform brand and local\ncollaboration. We attend Finnish and international travel fairs and workshops. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Lapland North Destinations is owned by regional travel companies, individuals, and the municipalities of Inari, Utsjoki and Sodankyl\u00e4. Our operations are funded by the municipalities of Inari and Utsjoki, membership fees paid by organisations and associate membership fees. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Membership in Lapland North Destinations<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Travel companies operating in the area of Inari, Utsjoki or northern Sodankyl\u00e4 may join Lapland North Destinations. In addition, companies operating in other sectors in the region may join as associate members. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Read more about membership<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Contact information<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Contact via e-mail: first name . last name (@) laplandnorth.fi<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Lapland North Destinations CEO, Hanna Kouri<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Lapland North Destinations Tourism Coordinator, Mervi Tahkola<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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