Pillar: Community engagement

The Norwegian Cruise Conference: Advancing Sustainable Cruising

The recent Norwegian Cruise Conference highlighted the latest developments in sustainable practices and regulatory adaptation within the cruise industry. Trine Krystad, AECO’s head of Government Affairs summarizes the event.

Cruise Tourism Generates 361 Million NOK on Svalbard

Iceland Tourism Week: Shifting Focus to Sustainability and New Opportunities

Gyda Gudmundsdóttir, AECO’s head of Community Engagement and point of contact for Iceland, recently participated in Iceland Tourism Week, with the perspective on how the tourism industry can collaborate to strenghen sustainability and community engagement.

Webinar | Greenland 2025 Information

This meeting is relevant for members with operations in Greenland.

From Research to Reality: New Knowledge Base Empowers Arctic Guides

Meet the Destinations and Market Place

Visit to strengthen collaboration with the Ilulissat community

Borgarfjörður eystri

Borgarfjörður eystri is a tranquil and quirky little village with around 100 inhabitants. Rich with spectacular nature, unique history and friendly people and welcomes you to explore its wonders and untouched landscape.

Research Collaboration

If you have a research proposal in mind and wish to collaborate with AECO, please consider the following guidelines to ensure a successful partnership.

Citizen Science Projects

For guides, bridge officers and guests.

Community Specific Guidelines

A tool that lets local stakeholder give recommendations to visitors.

Svalbard Cruise Forum

A collaborative forum for local stakeholders and the cruise industry.

Stakeholder Cruises

AECO’s Stakeholder Cruises bring local stakeholders, community representatives, and decision‑makers on board expedition cruise vessels to experience operations firsthand.

Campus Kujalleq

Made in the Arctic

A project to raise awareness about local products and culture.

Nalunaiqsijiit – Inuit Cruise Training Initiative

Increasing local presence in the expedition cruise industry.

Cruise Ready

Helps Arctic communities get ready for cruise visits.

Polar Field Staff Conference

The IAATO/AECO Polar Field Staff Conference will be held at the Omni Providence, RI, USA

Community & Research Station

The Northerners

Visitors may sometimes get the impression that Northerners, like their climate, are cold. Please do not be mistaken.