When foreigners are asked the reasons to visit Lapland, reindeer is always in the top three together with snow and northern lights. But what is the attitude towards reindeer in Finland? Reindeer Herders’ Association ordered a Gallup survey from Kantar TNS Agri Oy (n=1161) in March 2018.
Reindeer also arouses positive feelings in Finns: respect, interest and delight. The most important feelings are north, livelihood and sautéed reindeer (food). The importance of reindeer for tourism is also well understood. Reindeer is considered to be an integral part of northern nature.
Reindeer is widely used in tourism marketing in Finland. Finnair flyes, Valio sells cheese and Alko sells vodka using reindeer. Reindeer is a special northern experience for both domestic and foreign tourists – in nature or on a plate. The living reindeer herding culture is an invaluable source of these experiences.
Julkaisija: adminx - 27.2.2019