The main implementation of the project “Gateway to Land of National Parks” is Naturpolis Oy and the participants Ruka-Kuusamo Matkailu ry, Metsähallitus, University of Oulu, Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, Syöte Tourism Association, the municipality of Suomussalmi, the municipality of Salla and the municipality of Posio. The project thus brings together all tourist areas affected by Kuusamo Airport to work together to increase the number of passengers and flights at the airport and to implement the common market in the wider area. Cooperation between tourist regions makes it possible to distinguish a large area from other tourist areas, in particular by emphasising national parks in the region. The implementation period of the project is from 1 May 2019 to 31 August 2022. The tourist regions of the project area are very different from their point of view and from a functional point of view, which is the richness that the project seeks to support. The aim is to develop the regions from their own perspectives and to support their growth so that the tourist area that can be reached through Kuusamo Airport is seen as a versatile destination offering international tourists a variety of, but high-quality and environmentally friendly options for holidays. The main focus of the joint actions of the project will be from the point of view of airport development in the development of year-round tourism, which is a medicine for improving tourism employment and alleviating labour shortages. The variation in the development priorities per tourist area will be reflected in component-specific work packages to support the development of the region as a whole to become stronger and more attractive. Particular attention will be paid to the fact that the region as a whole develops in such a way that it is known not only for its national parks but also for its high-quality services and sustainable policies. Digital service paths and the development of findability and e-commerce of tourism services will also make the area more accessible to self-employed travellers. Special attention will be paid to the development of responsible tourism in all the measures of the project.The project measures are divided into five työpakettiin:1.Lentoliikenteen and the promotion of mobility services (as responsible implementers of Naturpolis and Ruka-Kuusamo Matkailu ry)2.Land of National Parks — attractive and sustainable nature tourism (Metsähallitus as responsible implementer)3.Strengthening the sustainability of tourism in the Land of National Parks (University of Oulu)4.Supporting the renewal and development of tourism areas (KAMK as responsible implementer) 4.1 Kuusamo 4.2 Feed 4.3 Suomussalmi 4.4 Taivalkoski 4.5 Posio 4.6 University of Oulu5.Work packages per travel area 5.1 Kuusamo 5.2 Salla 5.3 Feed 5.4 Suomussalmi 5.5 Taivalkoski 5.6 Posio