Membership
Lapland North Destinations is the Destination Management Organization for North Lapland, covering the municipalities of Inari and Utsjoki, and the northern part of Sodankylä. Companies operating in tourism or benefiting from tourism in Inari, Utsjoki, and northern Sodankylä are eligible for Lapland North Destinations’ membership. Other companies, both within and outside the region, that wish to support the promotion and development of North Lapland’s tourism can join as marketing partners.
Discover the benefits and opportunities of membership!
Join as a member or marketing partner!
Lapland North Destinations is the Destination Management Organization for North Lapland, covering the municipalities of Inari and Utsjoki, and the northern part of Sodankylä. We work in close collaboration with approximately 100 tourism companies in the region, the municipalities of Inari and Utsjoki, the state-owned forest management company Metsähallitus, Visit Finland, and other key stakeholders.
Companies operating in tourism or benefiting from tourism in Inari, Utsjoki, and northern Sodankylä are eligible for Lapland North Destinations’ membership. Other companies, both within and outside the region, that wish to support the promotion and development of North Lapland’s tourism can join as marketing partners.
As a member or marketing partner, your company contributes to developing the visibility, attractiveness, accessibility, and sustainability of the entire tourism region. Your business gains exposure through the opportunities provided by Lapland North, both in domestic and international markets. Companies also have access to comprehensive information on tourism trends and developments, as well as opportunities to participate in training, networking events, and up-to-date briefings.
Membership benefits and advantages
Member companies of Lapland North commit to an annual fee, which is determined based on the company’s turnover. For marketing partners, both the annual fee and the included services are tailored on a case-by-case basis.
The membership fee includes a comprehensive service package, offering companies a range of benefits, including:
- Uniform regional brand and regional marketing
- The right to use the Lapland North Destinations logo in company marketing
- Visibility on Lapland North’s website, social media channels, digital marketing campaigns, and in both domestic and international newsletters
- Support for event marketing
- Opportunity to be included in the region’s offerings at international sales and marketing events
- Access to international tour operator contacts
- Opportunity to expand contacts and sales through tour operator and media visits
- Participation in digital sales events and digital familiarization trips organized by Lapland North
- Participation in joint events, trainings, and workshops
- Access to information on tourism development in the region, marketing guidance, and updates through member communications and member meetings
In addition, membership and marketing partnership fees contribute to improving the region’s accessibility, particularly in terms of air connections, and support the advocacy and development of tourism in North Lapland.
Interested in becoming a member? Want to know more? Get in touch!
Tourism Coordinator
Mervi Tahkola
mervi.tahkola(@)laplandnorth.fi