The project strengthens the capacity of tourism actors in South Ostrobothnia to use artificial intelligence in business, services and development work. The project increases AI-related competence among tourism SMEs and other key stakeholders through AI clinic activities and workshops. In addition, the project pilots new AI applications.
The project’s activities include an assessment of the current state of AI in the tourism sector, training sessions and workshops, pilot experiments in different business areas, as well as communication, impact evaluation and the dissemination of results. As a result, tourism actors in the region will gain the capabilities needed to make use of practical AI solutions in business, service development and innovation even after the project has ended.
Tampere University is responsible for the practical implementation of the pilots carried out in the project and supports the organisation of the workshops by providing content for them. In addition, Tampere University is responsible for organising the AI clinic activities within the project.
Funding source
Regional Council of South Ostrobothnia, AKKE
Partners
Visit Seinäjoki Region Oy