Some partnerships begin with a meeting, a presentation, and a contract. This one started with an introduction between the right people at the right time.
It was Anders at Visit Group who connected Karan from Explore the North and Mikael from Invite. From the very first conversation, it was clear that strong synergies existed — Explore the North was looking for solutions for digital keys and smart heating control, and that is exactly the kind of challenge Invite is built to solve.
A Cautious Start — with Great Potential
The collaboration began at Kaamos Lodge, one of Explore the North’s eight properties. Invite developed a tailored guest app with mobile keys and access codes. The solution worked — and they continued to build on it with activity booking, food and beverage ordering directly in the app, and self check-in to further simplify the guest journey.
From One Lodge to Eight
Today, Explore the North is rolling out Invite across all eight lodges — with three properties in the first phase during 2026. What started small is now a full-scale investment.
This is precisely the kind of scalability that sits at the core of the Invite platform. Customers can start small — with one lodge or a single module — and build at their own pace. The same flexibility applies to multi-property chains, regardless of size or complexity.
A Partnership That Grows Naturally — and Continues Forward
What once began as an introduction has evolved into a long-term partnership. Explore the North is a clear example of how the modular approach works in practice: start simple, build smart, and scale when the business is ready.
