We are in continuous contact with our partners in Norway within tourism and other industries. Together, we actively work on developing Norway as a destination, thereby contributing to filling seats and making routes profitable in the long term. This also provides us with many insights into profitable route options.
When it comes to market development, at Avinor we see ourselves as a driving force: we assist with product development, hold workshops, and bring in new ideas. By being actively involved in these activities, we not only have an excellent understanding of the various opportunities for route design, but we also help shape the tourism industry as a bridge between airlines and the Norwegian market.
Furthermore, our partnerships enable us to closely monitor relevant developments affecting route design. For example, when a Norwegian company establishes a factory abroad, it can immediately create a demand for a route between the two countries. Or we know that a new tourist product will lead to increased passenger numbers in certain markets. Do not hesitate to contact us to learn more about how you can benefit from such developments.
At Avinor, we develop routes we believe in. We know our markets inside and out because we actively develop them, allowing for a detailed analysis of potential now and in the years to come. We believe that in order to create and maintain profitable and sustainable routes, everyone must work together – we as route workers, our airline partners, and our strong national and regional partners in Norway.
Here are our most important partners:
Innovation Norway is the Norwegian government's most important instrument for innovation and development of Norwegian businesses and industry. Innovation Norway offers expertise, advisory services, marketing services, and networking services. The promotion of Norway as a tourist destination is also regarded as one of the organization's important tasks.
The main task of Innovation Norway's tourism department, Visit Norway, is to develop and support the tourism industry in Norway as well as to promote Norway as a tourist destination abroad. Visit Norway also conducts various surveys, including the annual tourist survey, the resident survey in Norway, and brand tracking in selected international markets.
Connect Oslo was established in November 2019 to create closer collaboration between Avinor and the business community in the Oslo region. The main focus of Connect Oslo is to engage with companies from the Oslo region, exchange information, build solid business cases, and support airlines by filling seats on existing and new routes.
Bergen Tourist Office is a joint organization to promote the city of Bergen in Norway and abroad. The activities include: information and profiling directed at the public, media and trade-related services, and more. Bergen Tourist Office has the following departments: Tourism Department, Tourist Information, and Bergen Convention Bureau. Bergen Tourist Office is also the main shareholder in Fjord Norge AS / Fjord Norway.
Fjord Norway is the official tourism organization for the western part of Norway. Its main tasks are the international marketing of the Fjord Norway region, press and study trips, as well as conveying information from the Fjord Norway region to tour operators, media, and consumers worldwide. Fjord Norway's vision is to be the most professional and competent destination company in Europe. The company aims to position Fjord Norway as the most attractive destination for nature-based, adventurous holidays.
Aviation Forum for Trondheim Airport is an established collaborative arena between the airport, Visit Trondheim, Visit Trøndelag, and the largest businesses in the Trondheim region. The overall goal is to contribute to value creation and growth in the Trondheim region, developing the area as an attractive tourist destination and place to live. The Aviation Forum represents a unique network of the largest private and public organizations in the Trondheim region.
The Trøndelag Tourist Office presents Trøndelag as a year-round travel destination covering Central Norway, including Trondheim, the UNESCO World Heritage site Røros, Oppdal, Innherred/Stiklestad, the inner parts of Namdalen, and the coast from Hitra/Frøya in the south to Rørvik and Leka in the north. The Trøndelag Tourist Office coordinates marketing and sales activities in Norway and international markets, and helps visitors find the right destination, accommodation, attractions, and activities.
Visit Trondheim aims to market the Trondheim region as an attractive travel destination. The team is passionate about promoting Trondheim as a destination and has a deep love for the city and region. Visit Trondheim is committed to the fantastic experiences and opportunities the region has to offer its visitors.
Region Stavanger is the official destination organization that works to promote the Stavanger region internationally, with more than 200 regional members, and is also responsible for operating the tourist information centers in the Stavanger area.
Visit Arctic Europe II is the next step in the cross-border cooperation project Visit Arctic Europe. The main goal of Visit Arctic Europe II is to continue the development of Northern Norway, Finnish Lapland, and Swedish Lapland as a sustainable and high-quality destination year-round. The tourist office assists, for example, by organizing press visits and FAM trips.
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