Regional and structural patterns of tourism in Finland

Authors

  • Kai-Veikko Vuoristo

Keywords:

tourism, regionalism of tourism, tourism flows, preconditions for tourism

Abstract

In this article, general and regional patterns of tourism in Finland are compared with the preconditions for tourism development. A new model of the ‘regionalism’ of Finland’s tourism is presented. A comparison of regional tourism demand (actual tourist flows) with preconditions and supply shows that actual tourism development does not yet correspond sufficiently to the predominant image of Finland as a destination of nature-based recreation activities. The author suggests the promotion of tourism by means of a new image of “modern periphery” and its specific application to different tourist segments and nationalities.
Section
Research Papers

Published

2002-01-02

How to Cite

Vuoristo, K.-V. (2002). Regional and structural patterns of tourism in Finland. Fennia - International Journal of Geography, 180(1-2), 251–259. Retrieved from https://fennia.journal.fi/article/view/3782