New owners of Rasua campsite selected – aim to open by June at the latest

Jämsä was looking for a new operator for the campsite after the city terminated the contract with the previous operators.

According to the city’s press release, the entrepreneurial couple has previous experience in the sector.

Vuorela and Simsiö have been running Camping Sinervää in Multia since 2020. Before that, they have gained experience in the restaurant business.

Jämsä elinvoimoimatoimti sought a new operator for the Rasua campsite after the city terminated the contract with Rasua Relax oy due to, among other things, unpaid rent. The company had been running the campsite for a couple of years.

New entrepreneurs will set up a limited liability company and try to open the campsite and restaurant by June at the latest. They will announce future activities during the spring and summer.

There was a demand for entrepreneurship

The purpose of the application process was to find an entrepreneur with experience in the campsite, accommodation or restaurant industry.

During the application period, 16 individuals or companies reported their interests. In addition, one enrolled at the end of the application period.

Seven of the applicants were invited to interviews. Five of them left the rental offer by the deadline.

According to the city, the business plan of Vuorela and Simsiö highlighted concrete development plans for the Rasua campsite and its restaurant operations.

The decision of the Board of Vitality will become final in April.

The city took control of the campsite in 2022. Before that, the area was spun for about twenty years to Pesälomailu Oy.

Contrary to instructions, additional land and fixed structures had been brought to the area. The ancient memorials had also been interfered.