1. Tourism in Norway Katie Kelsey

2. Outline  History of Norway  Tourism in Norway  Cultural/Heritage Tourism  Adventure Tourism  Nature Tourism  Strengths of Tourism in Norway  Issues of Tourism in Norway

3. History of Norway  7,000 B.C.-first inhabitants  1,500 B.C-Bronze Age  9 th Century-Viking Age  Middle Ages-Black Death  16 th /17 th /18 th Century-Trade  19 th Century-Sweden  20 th Century-Independence  21 st Century-Thriving

4. Tourism in Norway  19 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

5. Cultural/Heritage Tourism  Cuisine  Architecture  Traditional Dress  Art/Rosemaling  Folk Tales  Lifestyle

6. Adventure Tourism  Skiing  Dog Sledding  Diving  Climbing  Rafting  Glacier Walking

7. Nature Tourism  Fjords  Glaciers  Waterfalls  Birdwatching  National Parks  Northern Lights  Midnight Sun

8. Strengths of Tourism in Norway 1.Culture Initiative 2.Green Travel Initiative 3.Continues to be a Non-Member of EU

9. Issues of Tourism in Norway 1.Exchange Rate/Expensive Travel 2.Increase of Cruise Ships in Fjords 3.Whaling in Norway