http://www.regionarctica.com/Region ArcticaNews from Region Arctica 4c13cfb35d95e47734a4c512e8ac4238http://www.regionarctica.com/eng/region_arctica_/news__press_releases//?nid=46Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:23:00 +0200Results of the projectmatkailu.info@enontekio.fi d281376b2a4a611ba579b190efeb9f40http://www.regionarctica.com/eng/region_arctica_/news__press_releases//?nid=45Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:57:00 +0200Region Arctica started in 2009 to build a network among small size tourism companies from Finland, Sweden and Norway. Its other objectives were to develop a profile and market the region in Europe. The project worked to create new business contacts for the companies and develop their business toward the international market. During the years over 20 touroperators visited the area in summer and winter. Some new programs and product packages were introduced to them, and during year 2011 some of the companies received their first clients through the project's networks. The project actively worked to make the area more known in England, France, Germany and Switzerland. Over 20 journalists visted the area, experienced the arctic nature and services from the companies. Besides the media work, the area was promoted to consumers in several international travel fairs. After the project ends the co-operation continues in forms of business networks. The project was financed by the municipalities, private companies, Lapin liitto, EU Interreg IV A Nord program.laura.vilander@gmail.com 51f424b0cc1c8e2513cd708fef2d44f2http://www.regionarctica.com/eng/region_arctica_/news__press_releases//?nid=43Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:17:00 +0300Member companies of Region Arctica have the opportunity to meet, build a network and get some inspirational lectures of online marketing and future tourism trends in Kautokeino. End seminar is organised at Thon Hotel Kautokeino from October 20 to 21, 2011. The seminar is free of charge for all the company members. Also financers and muncipalities are invited. In this seminar we go over together the results and actions of the project. Kairi Pääsuke from Norbottens Länsstyrelse brings greetings from EU. The second day will be dedicated for inspirational insight. Online marketing consultant Sirkku Hirvonen tells about future trends of online marketing. Päivi Ouallen from Lapland University speaks about using foresight information in developing tourism business. In November will be carried out the last project actions, and there will be one more workshop in Kilpisjärvi to meet touroperators. The project ends in December 2011, after over 2,5 years of operations.laura.vilander@enontekio.fi 08ae207c5106ac06d8b78083cae4bf44http://www.regionarctica.com/eng/region_arctica_/news__press_releases//?nid=42Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:25:00 +0300During winter 2011/2012 there is a great chance to observe the Northern lights, because solar activity is reaching its high point. This autumn, the Northern lights season has already started, and we have had some great nights with spectacular light shows. The sky needs to be clear in order for the Northern lights to be visible. The Northern lights season is from September to end of March. The probability to see the Northern lights is greater the further up from the Arctic Circle you travel. Whether you decide to book your winter holiday from Muonio, Enontekiö, Kiruna or Northern Norway, the Northern lights will be there. In small villages, there is no light pollution, so you can just walk outside from your cabin or hotel and enjoy the light show around midnight. Welcome to enjoy and experience this arctic magic! Useful links: Spaceweather | Harriniva's aurora gallery See Northern lights videos: Aurora Borealis in Finnish Lapland 2011 from Flatlight Films on Vimeo. Aurora - Colours of the north from Antti Pietikäinen on Vimeo.laura.vilander@enontekio.fi 07ce95d23dd3b351744b10edc834085bhttp://www.regionarctica.com/eng/region_arctica_/news__press_releases//?nid=41Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:37:00 +0300Chris Wittman from Switzerland was fishing in Lapland Arctic char and large grayling were on the menu for Chris Wittman when he came to a fishing trip in Enontekiö. Chris fished in Urtasjärvi lake and in Lätäseno river. Check out his short story from the trip: http://www.fv-chur.ch/index.php?page=185laura.vilander@enontekio.fi