West Wind Highway (an inter-regional business and tourism development network formed by participated regions)


Regions(participants of the project)

Imatra, Jyvaskyla, Mikkeli, Seinajoki and Vaasa Regions of Finland in co-operation with Umea of Sweden and St. Petersburg Region of Russia

Brief project description

This project aims for:

  • Internationalisation of the SME`s and potential tourist attractions in the area;
  • The creation of a joint tourism strategy and marketing plan;
  • Creating jobs and enhancing the opportunities of economic growth in the regions.

Contact information

Perrti Urrila,
Regional Director, Jyvaskyla Regional Development Company Jykes Ltd.
Phone: +358 14 652 101,+358 400 672 411,
Fax: +358 14 652 128,
E-mail:
pertti.urrila@jykes.fi