Multidimensional Tourism Institute
The Multidimensional Tourism Institute (MTI) combines all levels of tourism education as well as innovative research and development activities. The institute comprises the tourism research of the University of Lapland; the field of tourism and hospitality management of Rovaniemi University of Applied Sciences; and the vocational education at the Lapland Tourism College.
The institute promotes cooperation between product development, innovation, tourism research, and tourism education. It also relays existing expertise to the tourism industry. The students of the institute graduate as professionals and experts in tourism, ranging from cooks and waiters to doctors of philosophy specializing in tourism.
The institute combines diverse expertise originating from international and regional development organizations, research and educational organizations, and companies. The goal of the institute is to enhance the operational conditions of the tourism industry in cooperation with companies and public organizations.