Iceland News News Iceland » Tourism: Iceland’s Tourism Boom Isn’t Over, But The Strategy Has Changed
This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Iceland's Thingvellir National Park attracts huge numbers of tourists. On a summer afternoon ...
News Iceland » Tourism: Iceland to ‘propose’ higher tourist tax following record-breaking number of visitors
Iceland is preparing for a huge tourism boom after witnessing a record-breaking number of visitors so far this year. Known as "the land of fire and ice", the Nordic country has become famed for its ...
News Iceland » Tourism: The last-chance tourism of Iceland's glacier raves
Writer Uma Raja parties inside the Langjökull glacier—and meets fellow travelers for whom this setting is the peak of luxury.
News Iceland » Tourism: How did Iceland become one of the world’s hottest travel destinations?
Iceland has seen a meteoric rise in tourism since 2010. After being hobbled by the Great Recession, the small nation of about 350,000 people transformed itself into one of the must-visit locations of ...
News Iceland » Tourism: For Iceland tourism, some volcanic activity
You know how they say there's no such thing as bad publicity? It seems that Iceland is finding that out with regard to the Eyjafjallajokull volcanic ash cloud that has wreaked havoc on transatlantic ...
News Iceland » Tourism: Has Iceland's Tourism Bubble Finally Burst?
Iceland’s tourism boom that saw the island nation’s visitor numbers quadruple in just seven years could be over. In 2010, fewer than 500,000 people made the trip to Iceland’s otherworldly shores. But ...
News Iceland » Tourism: Iceland may be looking at its 'next bubble'
Iceland tourism has exploded in recent years thanks to the global financial crisis, a volcanic eruption, and a new airline. But now some experts — including locals — believe that the country is going ...
News Iceland » Tourism: Q&A: Why Visit Iceland Is Leaning Into Arts & Culture to Drive Tourism
Iceland may be best known for its stunning natural landscapes — including glaciers, waterfalls, geysers, and hot springs — but a thriving local art and literature scene makes it a cultural hub fit for ...
News Iceland » Tourism: Iceland wants to switch up its tourism tax to protect nature — and fight overtourism
Iceland wants tourists to flock to its bubbling hot springs, picturesque ice caps and lunar-like lava landscapes — but not at the expense of its residents or natural environment. "We are trying still ...
News Iceland » Tourism: Tourists are back in Iceland. But so is whale hunting
After a four-year hiatus, Iceland’s last remaining whaling company, Hvalur hf., will resume its hunt this summer, much to the chagrin of tourism officials. As the Covid-19 pandemic had a devastating ...