FAQ about the DMO

Here are questions and answers to some of the most commonly asked questions with regards to our organisation. 

1. How much does it cost to become a member, and what is in it for me?

Answer: Different price categories apply, it depends on what type of business you are, how large a business you are etc. Get in touch for tailored prices for your business, and see what's in it for you in our list of member advantages. 

2. I am not a member, and I would like to have a listing on your webpage? Is it possible?

Answer: No, unfortunately, this is not possible. We only list and promote our business members and member municipalities on the website. It is not possible to purchase an ad if you are not a member. 

3. I am not a member, and I would like you to promote my business in your social media channels? Is this possible? 

Answer: No, unfortunately, this is not possible. We only promote content from our website, members and municipalities in our social media channels. 

4. I am not a member, and I would like to leave my brochures or promotional material in your tourist offices, is this possible?

Answer: No, unfortunately, this is an exclusive membership advantage.

5. I am not a member, but why don't you recommend my business to tourists and other interested parties?

Answer:  We are obligated to recommend our members only, as this is one of the advantages of being a member. 

6. I am not a member, but I would like to be included in your tourist brochures/maps. Is this possible?

Answer: Yes, this is possible, however it is beneficial for you to first become a member, as you get discounted prices on ads and entries. 

7. Are you publicly run?

Answer: No, we are privately run, the owners of the organisations are the business members and the member municipalities. Some municipalities pay an extra fee, purely allocated to the operating of the tourist information offices in these municipalites.   

8. Exactly what is a destination marketing organisation?

Answer: The organisation is a joint sales and marketing authority for companies, municipalities and organisations with interests related to the tourism industry and promotion of the region. The organisation work for the wholesome development of the tourism industry through accumulation and coordination of efforts and interests aimed at ensuring the increased employment and creation of values. The purpose is to perform marketing activities on behalf of municipalities and the tourism industry. The company is non-profit. The company promotes the region as a destination in connection with courses, conferences and convention markets, as well as holiday/leisure markets and contribute to overall promotion of the Stavanger region as a place to live and work in. The aims of these efforts are reflected in the continuous strategy and marketing plans.The company is responsible for the hosting function in the municipalities that have an agreement on this and will coordinate their hosting role within the region. Furthermore, the company will act as a driving force for activities and processes important for the tourism industry. The organisation will be representative of the regional tourism industry at the relevant local, national and international fora.

The organisation's working areas are as follows:

• Marketing and sales related to MICE market (Meetings, Incentive, Conferences, Exhibitions)
• Marketing and sales related to holiday/leisure market
• Event tourism
• Hosting functions, including press visits and excursions
• Tourist information (on request)
• Driving force for processes, products and activities that are positive for the tourism industry and municipalities
• Acting as the organisation representing joint interests of the tourism industry as well as of municipalities 
• Contributing to thinking unified when profiling the Stavanger region as a place to visit, live and work

9. How many members do you have?

Answer: Region Stavanger has currently has more than 200 members including 15 municipalities. Reisemål Ryfylke AS has more than 80 members including five municipalities. 

10. What is included in the membership, and what is not?

Answer: To see what's included in the membership, have a look at the membership advantages. What is not included, is the entry and ads in our productions. The productions come with a discounted rate for our members.

11. Can you help with funding? I am planning to start up a new business. 

Answer: Unfortunately, we cannot be of assistance when it comes to funding. The funds we get from the membership fees must go towards the profiling of our members and municipalities, as well as the running of the business and the tourist informations. In addition, as we are non-profit, we must not accumulate any capital, and will therefore not have any funds available. You could try the following companies for startup help for businesses: Validé and Skape.