The primary target groups of the project are businesses in the tourism and rehabilitation sectors. On this page, you will find activities and actions specifically designed from the target group. Let’s work together to promote accessibility and equality in Lapland.
We meet regularly for our network’s Morning Coffee sessions (In Finnish). During these sessions, you’ll have the chance to discuss, exchange ideas, and hear more insights from our experts.
Whether you are an entrepreneur or professional in the tourism or rehabilitation sector, or simply interested in developing accessible and inclusive services — you are warmly welcome to join our virtual Morning Coffee events!
All materials from the sessions will be shared on the project’s website.
Upcoming Morning Coffee Sessions:
7 October 2026, 9:00-10:00 Ella-Riikka Isometsä from Riesa will speak on the topic “Accessibility in Tourism: A €350 Billion Opportunity.”
2 December 2026, 9:00-10:00 Kaisa Elo, ApuLappi & Accessible Lapland: Applying assistive technology expertise to the development of new services that promote accessibility, with wheelchair skis as an example.
Registration for the virtual networking coffee sessions is completed through a single registration link. You only need to register once, after which you will receive calendar invitations to all upcoming morning coffee sessions.
Register for the morning coffee sessions via this link (In Finnish only)
We have organized four practical and inspiring workshops as part of the project, exploring accessibility from the perspectives of the tourism and rehabilitation sectors. The workshops have combined up-to-date information, concrete examples from Lapland, and opportunities to network with other entrepreneurs and experts.
There is a growing need for accessible tourism and rehabilitation services in Lapland, and we are here to help you respond to this increasing demand! You can find the materials shared in our workshops on our website under the Project Materials section (in Finnish)
Apply for a Service Pilot and Help Shape the Future of Accessible Tourism in Lapland (application period has ended)
We are inviting tourism and rehabilitation sector businesses, development organisations, associations, and other stakeholders to participate in service pilots that test new types of services and partnerships within the field of accessible tourism.
A service pilot is a low-threshold opportunity to boldly test new ideas, build partnerships, and identify the business potential of accessible tourism. Whenever possible, the pilots will be documented and shared with industry stakeholders as examples of good practice.
Service pilots will be implemented by groups of 2-5 organisations. Participants may include businesses, associations, public sector organisations, or other relevant actors. The aim is to create cross-sector collaboration, develop new partnership models, and design innovative and accessible experiences for accessible tourism customer groups.
All service pilots must be completed by December 2026.
A total of 2-4 service pilots will be selected. The Yhdenvertainen ja esteetön Lappi (Equal and Accessible Lapland) project will support the selected pilots in a variety of ways, such as helping to establish testing groups, identify partners, and plan pilot activities. The project team will also assist with coordination and provide support throughout the implementation and evaluation of the service pilot.
Join us and help build a more accessible, inclusive, and memorable tourism sector in Lapland!
The application period for the service trials of the Equal and Accessible Lapland project has ended. Thank you to everyone who applied and for your interest in developing accessible tourism! For further information about the service trials, please contact the project team members.
For more information, please contact Outi Kugapi, Jenny Kilpeläinen or Ari Hiltunen at: firstname.lastname@lapinamk.fi