VisitOSLO as - Oslo Visitors and Convention Bureau

VisitOSLO as is a limited company with shareholders from the city´s travel trade and commerce. This is the city´s tourist marketing and service institution.

About VisitOSLO

VisitOSLO is the official marketing organization for Oslo and the surrounding regions. Our shareholders and cooperating partners are local, regional and national companies operating within travel, tourism and transportation. Our departments are: Convention Bureau, Tourism Marketing and Public Relations and Tourist Information. VisitOSLO is also responsible for visitor’s services as the Tourist Information offices and the official website www.visitoslo.com

VisitOSLO has the following departments: Convention Bureau, Marketing and press services, Tourist Information, Web department and Administration and Department of accounting.

Our Vision
is to be the leading organization in profiling and positioning the Oslo region as a destination.

Our Mission
is dedicated to contribute towards the development of commerce and culture in the region.

Our Goals
are to:

Contribute to increase the number of visitors to the Oslo region enabling our shareholders and partners to achieve a higher turnover
Provide a professional information and hospitality function in cooperation with the Oslo Municipality
Promote the importance of the tourist industry motivating the public authorities for continuous support
Strive towards quality and ethical awareness in all we do

Our Strategies
are to:

Conduct general sales and marketing activities on both the domestic and international markets
Give priority to activities towards the most profitable markets and segments
Co-ordinate marketing activities with Innovation Norway and other partners
Increase accessibility to the Oslo region through suitable sales products and information
Contribute towards self-financing through commercial projects
Be the technological leader within our area of activity

Our key target markets:

The holiday and leisure market, incliding cruise in Norway, Scandinavia, Europe, Russia, USA, Japan, China and Thailand
The international meetings- and convention market
The international travel media
The international travel trade

Our Services
Our services to relevant travel media and travel trade include:

The official Oslo Guide in 6 languages and the official Oslo Tourist Map
The VIP Oslo Pass including free entrance to museums and attractions, public transportation and parking, as well as discounted and free sightseeing, restaurants, car rental and more
Image gallery for editorial purposes
Accreditation and photo permits for press and media
Coordination of relevant press and media visits
Site inspections for congress and event organizers
A comprehensive Oslo brochure in Japanese, Chinese and Russian

The management group of VisitOSLO consists of:

Managing Director Tor E. Sannerud
Director Marketing and Sales Heidi Thon
Manager Tourist Information Centres Synne Myhre
Director of Digital Development Katrine Mosfjeld
Convention Director Anne Wallin Rødven
Controller Steinar Hansen