{"id":63477,"date":"2026-08-06T14:37:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T12:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aresweden.com\/?page_id=63477"},"modified":"2026-10-21T17:35:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T15:35:01","slug":"become-a-member-of-are-destination","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aresweden.com\/en\/become-a-member-of-are-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"Become a member of \u00c5re Destination"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content-block wp-block-content-block\">\n\n    <div class=\"container-standard my-12 md:my-24\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><strong>When businesses in \u00c5re come together, something bigger happens. Ideas are shared, perspectives grow, and new opportunities emerge. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of our members say this sense of community is one of the greatest benefits of membership. Having a network of local businesses to exchange knowledge with, gain fresh insights from, and learn how others approach similar challenges creates value that extends far beyond your own organization. With businesses of all sizes and industries represented, new collaborations and opportunities often follow.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the foot of the mountain, \u00c5re is a village that never stands still. You can feel it in the energy, the initiative, and the drive to keep moving forward. And much of that progress happens together.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aresweden.com\/en\/are-destination-members\/\">Here you'll find the businesses<\/a> helping shape \u00c5re, every single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Membership includes:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monthly networking breakfasts throughout the year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A biweekly newsletter with updates on \u00c5re's development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to destination statistics, including guest nights, retail index, and booking trends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seasonal kickoffs for your entire team, held twice a year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A digital marketing toolkit with ready-to-use campaign materials, including photos and videos for free publication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A shared marketing platform promoting \u00c5re as one destination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What \u00c5re Destination does<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aresweden.com\/en\/reports-and-statistics\/\">Information and insights<\/a> \u2013 Visitor surveys, tourism and retail statistics, destination analysis, regular meetings with businesses across all industries, monthly breakfast networking events, newsletters, an image library, campaign materials, and our member-to-member network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aresweden.com\/en\/project-development\/\">Projects<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Developing \u00c5re as a leading biking destination, investing in trail running, creating a multi-purpose activity arena, and other destination development initiatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aresweden.com\/en\/communications-and-marketing\/\">Marketing &amp; communications <\/a><\/strong>\u2013 The \u00c5re Sweden website and social media channels, the annual marketing plan, strategic partnerships, PR, and Magazine \u00c5re \u2013 International Edition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aresweden.com\/en\/representing-are\/\">Representing \u00c5re<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Advocating for transportation and infrastructure, collaborating with the municipality and regional authorities, giving presentations, and hosting media and study visits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aresweden.com\/en\/hospitality\/\">Destination hosting<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Enhancing public spaces with flowers and seasonal decorations, maintaining the pump track in the village square, and organizing destination host kickoffs for everyone working in \u00c5re twice a year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aresweden.com\/en\/host-an-event-in-are\/\">Events<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Organizing signature events such as the \u00c5re Autumn Market, Autumn Break in \u00c5re, and Christmas in the Square, serving as destination host for around 30 external events each year, and coordinating landowner matters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aresweden.com\/en\/trails-and-tracks\/\">Trails and paths<\/a> \u2013 Developing and investing in trails, ensuring ongoing maintenance, and improving wayfinding through signage and visitor information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-block wp-block-content-block\">\n\n    <div class=\"container-standard my-12 md:my-24\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What our members say<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here's what some of our members have to say. Overall, they tell us they're very satisfied with the work we do.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\"You do an incredible job for the village and for us local businesses.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>\"The train service is incredibly important! We'd also love to see even more focus on destination marketing and PR.\"<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>\"Everything you do is incredibly valuable.\"<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>\"Keep building \u00c5re together. Continue strengthening the \u00c5re spirit and what the \u00c5re brand stands for.\"<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>\"One of the biggest strengths is how accessible the \u00c5re Destination team is. It's easy to get in touch, and the dialogue is always great.\"<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Become a member<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a member of \u00c5re Destination, you'll become part of a <a href=\"https:\/\/aresweden.com\/en\/are-destination-members\/\">collaborative network<\/a> working to strengthen \u00c5re as a destination. Membership fees are based on factors such as your type of business, annual turnover, and number of employees, starting at SEK 5,300 per yea <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Medlemskap-Are-Destination-250902.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download our brochure &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We'd love to talk with you about membership and what \u00c5re Destination can offer your business. Every member plays an important role in shaping the future of \u00c5re\u2014and together, we make the biggest difference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Therese Sj\u00f6lundh <\/strong><br>CEO<br><a href=\"mailto:%E2%80%A8therese@aredestination.com%E2%80%A8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">therese@aredestination.com<br><\/a>+46 70 347 86 87<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sofi Nord<\/strong><br>Membership inquiries<br><a href=\"mailto:sofi@aredestination.com\">sofi@aredestination.com<\/a><br>+46 76 807 34 53<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"my-10 lg:my-16 wp-block-puff-block\">\n    <div class=\"mx-auto px-0 lg:px-3 xl:px-0 max-w-4xl\">\n\n        \n                    <div class=\"mb-8 max-w-4xl px-3 md:px-3\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"max-w-2xl\">Our member companies<\/h2>\n                                                    <div class=\"text-text-primary mt-3 prose\"><p>These are the buscompanies that help make \u00c5re what it is, 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