Tromsø Guideforening General Assembly 2026
NO: På mandag har Tromsø Guideforening avholdt sitt årsmøte på Tromsø Museum. Et nytt styre ble valgt, som gjenspeiler mangfoldet i guidebransjen i Tromsø. Petr Pavlis fikk fornyet tillit som styreleder.
Tromsø Guideforening ble etablert i 1981, og har siden fulgt utviklingen av reiselivssektoren i ishavsbyen. Siden i fjor har aktivitetsnivået i foreningen tatt seg opp igjen, med flere ryddedugnader og kurs for å heve medlemmenes kompetanse. Tromsø guideforening arbeider for mer bærekraft i reiselivet, både med tanke på bruk av naturen og byen, og gjennom å utvikle et eget utdanningsopplegg for turistguider.
Det neste arrangementet i foreningens regi er en storstilt ryddedugnad på fredag og lørdag, for å fjerne bålrester og annen søppel etter nordlysturister.
EN: On Monday, the Tromsø Guide Association held its annual meeting at Tromsø Museum. A new board was elected, reflecting the diversity of the guide industry in Tromsø. Petr Pavlis was re-elected as chairman.
The Tromsø Guide Association was established in 1981, and has since followed the development of the tourism sector in the Arctic city. Since last year, the level of activity in the association has picked up again, with several clean-up efforts and courses to improve the competence of its members. The Tromsø Guide Association is working for more sustainability in tourism, both in terms of the use of nature and the city, and by developing its own educational program for tourist guides.
The next event under the auspices of the association is a large-scale clean-up effort on Friday and Saturday, to remove campfire remains and other garbage left by northern lights tourists.
On 23rd March 2026, Tromsø Guideforening held its General Assembly at the Arctic University Museum in Tromsø.
The meeting brought together guides, tourism professionals, and stakeholders from across the industry to reflect on the past year and shape the future of the association.
Photo Credit: Maïlee Michalon
Strong Engagement from the Community
A total of 46 participants attended the meeting, with 17 eligible voters taking part in the formal decisions . The evening included presentations of TGF’s activities, financial overview, and an open discussion about the future of guiding in Tromsø.
Over the past year, TGF has:
- relaunched the association
- organized open meetings and community events
- hosted a pilot guide training program and first aid course
- collaborated with Tromsø Municipality on Northern Lights tourism guidelines
- started building a digital platform for guides and the industry
Photo Credit: Maïlee Michalon
New Board Elected
A new board was elected during the General Assembly:
- Chairperson: Petr Pavlis
- Deputy Chairperson: Martin Lobert
- Treasurer: Lorenzo Ragazzi
- Secretary: Robin Hornslien
- Board Members: Pablo Malo, Sophie Victoria, Åse Lindrupsen
- Substitutes: Zoi Waligóra, Bernhard Siebert
The new board reflects a diverse mix of backgrounds, experience, and perspectives within the guiding community — something we see as a key strength in building a more connected and well-represented association.
Photo Credit: Maïlee Michalon
A Growing Voice in the Industry
The General Assembly confirmed TGF’s role as a growing link between:
- guides
- local communities
- tourism companies
- and public authorities
This has also been recognized externally. Local newspaper coverage highlighted the need for better coordination in a rapidly growing tourism industry, and the importance of having a direct communication channel between guides and authorities.
Looking Ahead
TGF will continue focusing on:
- strengthening the guide community
- improving standards through education
- supporting sustainable tourism development
- creating better communication across the industry
We are also inviting members to get involved through working groups:
- Dugnad (community clean-up)
- Training & education
- PR & outreach
- Communication
We look forward to building this together with the guiding community.
Following the General Assembly, the newly elected board held its first meeting to define structure, priorities, and responsibilities. Key focus areas include strengthening communication, developing the training program, organizing future dugnad activities, and improving support for guides through practical information and collaboration with relevant institutions.
The board also agreed on a clearer working structure and regular meetings to ensure steady progress in the coming months.
Photo Credit: Petr Pavlis
