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- The change aims to prevent foreign companies from out-pricing Norwegian ones and prevent social dumping in the transport and tourism sector.
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Nov 27, 2023 · New flight rules, new travel rules, the currency and more are among the changes when travelling to and from Norway in 2024.
Dec 11, 2023 · From local government reorganisations to online shopping becoming more expensive, there’s plenty that changes about life in Norway during 2024. Here’s what you need to know about the biggest differences.
- “A Big Impact, Small Footprint”
- Battling The Impact of Mass Tourism
- A Focus on Sustainable Growth
- A National Carbon Calculator
- Green Travel A Hot New Trend?
- Sustainability in Norwegian Tourism
- Post-Pandemic Recovery
During the pandemic, the tourism authority and industry representatives have worked on a strategy to shape the future direction of the Norwegian tourism industry. With a tag line of “a big impact, small footprint”, the strategy sets out a sustainable framework for the next decade of tourism development. Read more: A First-Time Visit to Norway
Prior to the pandemic, overtourism was a growing problem in Norway. While the country didn't experience the crowds of Barcelona or Venice, it does have problems of its own. The popularity of Norway's hiking trailshas been enhanced by Instagrammers and YouTubers from all over the world. While this has undoubtedly boosted tourism, it has had a negati...
Bente Bratland Holm, tourism director at Visit Norway, said that sustainable tourism growth must be combined with a lower climate footprint across the industry: “The travel industry cannot be ringside whilst the fight against climate change continues. We must act responsibly and join forces to do our bit to save the very foundation of our industry....
Another recommendation in the strategy is to develop a carbon calculator. Named Klimasmart(Climate smart), it will calculate CO2 emissions for the various parts of a trip. According to the strategy, such a tool “will make it easier for all elements of the tourist industry to make better assessments of the relationship between consumer impact and cl...
The new strategy comes at the right time for Norway, if predicted trends are to be believed. Author Elizabeth Becker told National Geographicshe believes consumers are “doubling down on sustainability” and that post-pandemic travelers will demand companies implement “responsible travel policies.” Others believe change is happening on the supply sid...
Norway's new strategy builds on Sustainable Destination, a national accreditation scheme for destinations. According to Visit Norway, destinations awarded the title are not 100% sustainable but “committed to a long-term process for sustainable development” including a reevaluation every three years. Some of Norway's top sustainable destinations inc...
Although it was ordered by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries in late 2019, the strategy takes post-pandemic recovery and possible future travel trends into account. “The longer the pandemic lasts, the more likely it is that we will see permanent changes. Sales of holiday homes and sports and hiking equipment are now on the increase, for...
Aug 8, 2024 · According to Statista, in 2024, the travel and tourism market in Norway is estimated to see a revenue of $4,682.0m (€4,291m) in 2024, with an expected annual growth rate of 3.03% every...
Sep 3, 2019 · The locals have resorted to erecting anti-tourism billboards, protesting, and passing city ordinances limiting the number of vacation rentals.
Jul 25, 2023 · Norway is an extremely safe place in which to travel, possibly even one of the safest in Europe. Like any large modern city, pickpockets are always a possibility in popular tourist areas, especially Oslo and around the Torget area of Bergen .
Feb 21, 2024 · According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), travel and tourism in Norway generated, directly and indirectly, over six percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022.
