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Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment

• Defines tourism policy priorities;
• Promotes the development of tourism;
• Coordinates support measures for tourism;
• Grants internationalisation support for wide-ranging tourism import projects implemented through the cooperation of at least four enterprises;
• Oversee the Finnish Tourist Board in charge of promoting Finland internationally as tourist destination;
• Oversee the Tourism and Leisure Services programme which provide financing services for enterprises and research institutes.

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

• Develops and promotes rural, village and nature tourism based on small enterprises and networked cooperation.

Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (State authorities)

• Promote of business and tourism by granting support to enterprises;
• Provide advisory services for tourism enterprises;
• Address matters related to the local infrastructure;
• Market the region
• Develop and coordinate of the region's cultural activities, education and training, and local heritage work.

Regional

Regional Council

• Grant support for tourism development projects, general marketing, advisory services, training and research purposes.

Local

N/A

Responsible ministries/bodies

Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment

Sources:

Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment