Seasonality: The biggest challenge for Nordic tourism!
It’s safe to say that we found trouble in the first phase of X-Nordic Travel Contest ‘Call for Problems’!
BACKGROUND
The Cross-Nordic Travel Contest is a project by Nordic Innovation that invites Nordic tourism sector and innovation and startup ecosystems to find solutions for the most important tourism problems and challenges. We will invite, develop and test the best and most industry-relevant solutions with the potential to strengthen the sustainability and competitiveness of the Nordic tourism industry.
See UPCOMING EVENTS to find out how you can take part.
Project News
NOW: PHASE 2 – CALL FOR SOLUTIONS
NOW: PHASE 2 – CALL FOR SOLUTIONS
PHASE 1
CALL FOR PROBLEMS
Q1-Q2 2023
From January – June 2023, we are looking for trouble! We are mapping the most important challenges and problems facing the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of Nordic tourism. We ask the Nordic tourism industry to share their problems with us – in surveys, interviews and in six workshops taking place across the Nordic countries. See a full list of all workshops and locations under Upcoming Events.
PHASE 2
CALL FOR SOLUTIONS
Q3-Q4 2023
From July until end of 2023, we are shifting gears and Calling for Solutions to address all the tourism troubles. We are inviting start-ups both within and outside tourism to join us in coming up with new solutions in three Nordic Solution Camps and design sprints. Dates for Solution Camps will be published in Spring 2023.
PHASE 3
TESTING SOLUTIONS
Q1-Q2 2024
From January – June 2024, we will be testing the very best and most promising solutions. Working closely together with the XNTC team, with mentors and industry partners, the solutions will be developed and tested in testbeds across the Nordic region.
PHASE 4
SOLUTIONS READY FOR THE WORLD
Q1-Q2 2024
In the last 6 months of 2024, the solution owners will be supported in their journey to expand their work and developed solution across the Nordic region and beyond.
