This page documents ongoing discussions, meetings, and focus areas within Tromsø Guideforening. The aim is to provide transparency around the association’s work and priorities.

• TGF Board Meeting – Summary (05 September 2025)September 5, 2025
  The Tromsø Guideforening board meeting on 5 September 2025 focused on the continued reactivation of the association and defining its role in today’s guiding and tourism landscape in Tromsø. Discussions highlighted the need for a professional platform that represents guides across different types of guiding, including nature-based, city, and Northern Lights guiding. Board members emphasized that TGF should serve as a point of dialogue between guides, authorities, and other stakeholders, providing practical insight from the field to support better decision-making and sustainable tourism development. The meeting addressed challenges related to safety standards, guide competence, and the lack of structured communication… Read more: TGF Board Meeting – Summary (05 September 2025)
• TGF Board Meeting – Agenda (05 September 2025)September 5, 2025
  This post presents the agenda for the Tromsø Guideforening board meeting held on 5 September 2025. The meeting was convened as part of the ongoing reactivation of the association and focused on setting priorities for rebuilding a professional guide community in the Tromsø region. Key agenda points included an overview of the current situation within guiding and tourism in Tromsø, discussion of the association’s role in representing guides, and identifying areas where dialogue with local authorities is needed. Particular attention was given to safety, professional standards, guide working conditions, and the impact of rapid tourism growth on both guides and… Read more: TGF Board Meeting – Agenda (05 September 2025)
• TGF Board Meeting – Summary (11 February 2025)February 11, 2025
  The board meeting on 11 February 2025 focused on practical steps for maintaining momentum in the reactivation of Tromsø Guideforening. Discussions centered on how to keep the association open and accessible while avoiding overambitious structures too early. The board agreed that small, concrete actions—such as sharing information, facilitating dialogue, and documenting progress—are more valuable than formal frameworks at this stage. Participants also discussed the importance of representing local guide perspectives in conversations about tourism development and sustainability. Guides possess valuable on-the-ground knowledge that can help authorities and decision-makers understand real-world challenges and opportunities. The meeting concluded with agreement to continue… Read more: TGF Board Meeting – Summary (11 February 2025)
• TGF Board Meeting – Summary (6 February 2025)February 6, 2025
  This meeting continued discussions on the future direction of Tromsø Guideforening, with a focus on defining realistic goals and priorities during the pilot phase. Board members discussed the importance of professional standards, while acknowledging the diversity of guiding roles in Tromsø. Rather than imposing rigid certification requirements, the association should aim to support competence development, knowledge sharing, and responsible guiding practices. The need for better communication within the guiding community was emphasized, including opportunities for meetings, seminars, and informal exchange. Participants also highlighted the value of cooperation with local authorities, particularly in areas related to safety, infrastructure, and tourism management.… Read more: TGF Board Meeting – Summary (6 February 2025)
• TGF Board Meeting – Summary (31 January 2025)January 31, 2025
  The board meeting held on 31 January 2025 marked an early step in restarting Tromsø Guideforening after a long period of limited activity. The discussion centered on whether there is still a need for a guide association in Tromsø and what form it should take in today’s tourism environment. Participants agreed that guiding in Tromsø has changed significantly over the past two decades, particularly with the growth of Northern Lights tourism. This has created new challenges related to safety, infrastructure, working conditions, and sustainability. The absence of a unified guide voice was identified as a weakness in addressing these issues.… Read more: TGF Board Meeting – Summary (31 January 2025)