Background of The Lapland Institute for Tourism Research and Education

The Lapland Institute for Tourism Research and Education was founded due to an international and national demand for research, development, and education in the field of tourism. Tourism is among the world’s strongest industries in terms of economic growth and job creation. Contemporary research and education cannot meet the growing needs for tourism research and development; therefore, research and education on tourism must be strengthened, modernized, internationalized, and diversified.

The Lapland Institute for Tourism Research and Education is a strong developer of the industry and a supporter of the regional and national tourism strategies. The strategies are aimed to enhance the growth and profitability of the industry, to make tourism destinations easier to reach, to promote year-round tourism, and to support coherent development. For example the institute’s versatile project activities serve as a tool in reaching these objectives.