Become a member of our economic association, Boden Turism! Then you will be able to participate, contribute and benefit from the activities of the association.

Background
In 1999/2000, local businesses and private individuals developed a special Business Plan for Tourism 2000 in the municipality of Boden. This effort resulted in a business plan involving the creation of an economic association, which became the hub for the future development of tourism in Boden. The business plan was revised in 2004. The shared vision we have created for 2004-2008 is the following:

“In five years, Boden and its surroundings will be a leading international destination, a place that all inhabitants of Boden will be proud to share and be a part of."

Aims of the association

• To coordinate the marketing of Boden as a destination for visitors
• To attract more visitors to Boden and to induce them to stay longer
• To coordinate events and activities attractive to tourists
• To initiate and lead projects in the field of tourism and hospitality
• To coordinate EU project proposals in the field of tourism and hospitality
• To initiate, coordinate and implement training and development projects for the tourism and hospitality industry
• The association is commissioned by the municipality of Boden to operate its Tourist Information Office as an important channel to disseminate information about Boden and the entirety of what Boden has to offer.

Organisation of the economic association
The management and operation in the above-mentioned areas are run by Jalle Svanberg, managing director of the association, and head of tourism. The general management of the association is in the hands of its Board, consisting of representatives elected by the association's members. The Board consists of representatives from Edefors and Gunnarsbyn as well as representatives from Köpmännen (the merchants), Företagarna (the companies) and the hospitality industry.

Who can become a member in our association?
The association is aimed primarily at organisations, companies and institutions in Boden whose activities will benefit from a growing influx of visitors in the municipality. These visitors can be a family on holiday, a business traveller or someone visiting his or her relatives or friends living in Boden. No matter in which branch or industry you are active, you will profit from welcoming more visitors. In a broader context, it will benefit companies, organisations, associations and institutions to gather their efforts around a concerted marketing effort for Boden as a travelling destination and a place to visit. The association does therefore not exclusively address companies and organisations within the tourist industry.