Iceland News 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: How Iceland tamed the tourist boom without losing its magic
A decade ago, Iceland was the travel world’s runaway success story, and very nearly its cautionary tale. Visitors poured in to chase waterfalls, glaciers, and the Northern Lights, and the tiny island ...
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: Iceland’s Continued Tourism Boom Prompts Government To Propose Higher Visitor Fees
Iceland's government is preparing to introduce a "considerably higher" tourist tax in the coming weeks as the Nordic island nation grapples with an unprecedented influx of international visitors that ...
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: 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: 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: 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 ...