Iceland Tourism Could Feel Impact From Labor Unrest. Sherry Sun. February 15th, ... Tourism is one of Iceland’s most dependable money-making sectors and made up 15.7 percent of its total ...

A volcano in Iceland erupted on December 18, 2023, but major tour operators are still running trips as planned, ... Iceland Volcano Erupts With Minimal Tourism Impact. Sean O'Neill.

In a normal October, the Radisson BLU Saga Hotel in Reykjavik would be buzzing with tourists hoping for a glimpse of the Northern Lights, business travelers in town for trade fairs, honeymooners ...

Some 2.3 million people who are not Icelandic will trek through Iceland this year, armed with selfie sticks in search of the island's breathtaking fjords, waterfalls, volcanoes and, of course ...

Tourism is now so important to Iceland that any impact on the industry would be a major shock to the country’s economy as a whole, according to its central bank.

Iceland's government reinstated its so-called tourism tax at the start of the year, seeking to raise funds for sustainability programs and mitigate the environmental impact of mass tourism.

Iceland's popularity among travelers is becoming a bit of a problem. The island-roughly the size of Alabama and home to about 347,000 people-will welcome about 2.3 million people this year, or about 6 ...

(Bloomberg) — Iceland is turning to taxes to reduce the impact exponential growth in tourism has on its pristine wilderness, Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir said. “Tourism has really grown ...

Japan's tourism has exploded in recent years, with a record 36.8 million visitors in 2024. The weak yen has drawn visitors to Japan, which is already experiencing overtourism impacts.