Innovation Norway states "With this prize we wish to focus on the overall experience in the tourism industry.

The company was in 2008 nominated by Innovation Norway to Reodorprisen.

You can also contact Innovation Norway (212) 885-9750 or at www.visitnorway.com.

It also cooperates closely with Innovation Norway concerning new ventures.

The goal of Innovation Norway is to promote nationwide industrial development with focus on both business economy and Norways national economy.

Innovation Norway has offices in all the Norwegian counties, with the head office in Oslo.

Innovation Norway runs Visitnorway.com which won three Webby Awards in 2009.

Innovation Norway has over 500 employees worldwide and has supported maritime transportation, biotechnology, thin film, alternative fuel and many other types of projects.

The venture capital fund Investinor is a wholly owned subsidiary of Innovation Norway.

From 1966 to 1973 he chaired the Norwegian Trade Council, which is now a part of Innovation Norway.