The local tourism association Svalbard Reiselivsråd has excluded Trust Arcticugol from its members. This was decided today (12 October) during a board meeting.
Trust Arcticugol is a company owned by the Russian state. The Trust owns and runs Barentsburg and all activities there, including tourism.
Trust Arcticugol, here in Pyramiden: excluded from Svalbard Reiselivsråd and Visit Svalbard.
One consequence is that the offerings of Goarctica, the Trust’s daughter company for tourims, are not available anymore on Visit Svalbard, an important booking platform for local tour operators.
The reason is the Russian war of aggression in and against the Ukraine. Chairman Ronny Strømnes pointed out that it was not possible anymore to remain passive, considering the Russian invasion and severe violations of public international law and human rights. Strømnes emphasized that today’s decision is directed against the Russian government and not against the people in Barentsburg. He expressed hope that the future development will make normal relationships possible again, including a renewed membership of Trust Arcticugol in Svalbard Reiselivsråd.
Goarctica, the Trust’s tourism branch, published a video on social media showing how the lights are being turned off in various locations in Barentsburg.
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Lofoten, Jan Mayen and Spitsbergen from the air - Photobook: Norway's arctic islands. The text in this book is German, but there is very little text, so I am sure that you will enjoy it regardless which languages you read (or not).
The companion book for the Svalbardhytter poster. The poster visualises the diversity of Spitsbergen‘s huts and their stories in a range of Arctic landscapes. The book tells the stories of the huts in three languages.
Comprehensive guidebook about Spitsbergen. Background (wildlife, plants, geology, history etc.), practical information including travelling seasons, how to travel, description of settlements, routes and regions.
Join an exciting journey with dog, skis and tent through the wintery wastes of East Greenland! We were five guys and a dog when we started in Ittoqqortoormiit, the northernmost one of two settlements on Greenland’s east coast.
12 postcards which come in a beautifully designed tray. Beautiful images from South Georgia across Antarctica from the Antarctic Peninsula to the Ross Sea and up to Macquarie Island and Campbell Island.