tourism in norway katie kelsey. outline history of norway tourism in norway cultural/heritage...

Tourism in NorwayKatie Kelsey

OutlineHistory of Norway

Tourism in Norway

Cultural/Heritage Tourism

Adventure Tourism

Nature Tourism

Strengths of Tourism in Norway

Issues of Tourism in Norway

History of Norway7,000 B.C.-first inhabitants

1,500 B.C-Bronze Age

9th Century-Viking Age

Middle Ages-Black Death

16th/17th/18th Century-Trade

19th Century-Sweden

20th Century-Independence

21st Century-Thriving

Tourism in Norway19 million guest rooms 2013

74%-Norwegians

6%-USA

Most loyal travelers are German

Tourist Profile

Summer Season-NOK 25 billion

Cruise Increase 5%

Cultural, Adventure, Nature

Cultural/Heritage Tourism

CuisineArchitecture Traditional Dress

Art/Rosemaling

Folk TalesLifestyle

Adventure Tourism

SkiingDog Sledding

DivingClimbingRaftingGlacier Walking

Nature Tourism

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FjordsGlaciersWaterfallsBirdwatchingNational ParksNorthern Lights

Midnight Sun

Strengths of Tourism in Norway

1. Culture Initiative

2. Green Travel Initiative

3. Continues to be a Non-Member of EU

Issues of Tourism in Norway

1.Exchange Rate/Expensive Travel

2.Increase of Cruise Ships in Fjords

3.Whaling in Norway