On August 27th 2015 Lapland Safaris Group Ltd. acquired a majority stake in Dianordia Ltd., company running Santa Claus Office. Santa Claus Office, established in 1992, keeps running uninterruptedly and Santa Claus can be visited for free every day of the year in the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi.

(TRAVPR.COM) FINLAND - September 3rd, 2015 - Santa Claus Office has reached millions of children and grown-ups over the years. Santa Claus, who can be visited free of charge all year round, is an essential person in the success story of the tourism in Lapland and Rovaniemi.

“With this acquisition we want to make sure that the tale of Christmas and Santa Claus continues, evolves and lives well in the Santa Claus Village in the future,” says Jyrki Niva, the CEO of Lapland Safaris Group.

Since its establishment in 1982, Lapland Safaris has co-operated closely with Santa Claus in order to develop the tourism in Lapland.

“We want to utilize our expertise in creating experiences, and develop Santa Claus Office into an even more magical attraction. Furthermore, our goal is to develop the Santa Claus Village in co-operation with other operators in the area into an integrated experience that supports the tale of Christmas,” Niva reveals the plans.

The mayor of Rovaniemi Esko Lotvonen is pleased that a strong local company steps in to help the Santa Claus Office: “The basis and the knowledge of Christmas tourism in Rovaniemi is solid. This acquisition helps to develop it even further. Rovaniemi evolves as the official home of Santa Claus, supported by the strong co-operation of local operators that are committed to meet the common goals.”

Further information: Jyrki Niva, +358  400 692069, jyrki.niva@laplandsafaris.fi

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