Articles tagged “greenland”

Tourism

Full Video: Visit Greenland CEO at Skift Forum Europe 2022

To describe Hjörtur Smárason's job as challenging would be a huge understatement. In this video you'll hear how the CEO is tackling very visible global warming with a critical need to bring in more tourists — and why influencers and journalists are top of his list.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Tourism

Greenland Thinks Smaller and Smarter for Tourism Growth

Greenland wants more visitors. But only if it can handle them in an environmentally-friendly way, while not overwhelming its limited infrastructure and small population.

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

Tourism

Ukraine Drums Up Tourism Amid Trump Headlines

The reality of the modern news cycle means that burgeoning tourist destinations often find themselves the subject of intense global focus. It was Ukraine's turn last week.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 5 years ago

Tourism

Greenland Doesn’t Want to Be Part of U.S. — But It Wants American Visitors

Greenland, unsurprisingly, is not for sale. But it respectfully thanks Donald Trump for all the attention and would like to extend an invitation for more Americans to visit — as tourists, that is, not prospective buyers.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 5 years ago

Media and PR

Which Nordic Nations Are Making Friends Fastest on Twitter?

It's not all about friends, but for destinations it is about communicating to as many of your target audiences as you can in a language they can understand.

Joyce Manalo, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines

How American Airlines and Iceland Got Starring Roles in Ben Stiller’s ‘Walter Mitty’

To the average viewer, the movie is a nice tale on the joys of travel. But any marketing or travel professional will see destination marketing at its most motivational best.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Media and PR

Visit Greenland Uses Social Media to Attract Visitors with Stunning Photos

Despite Greenland's unparalleled beauty and digital intelligence, it is still extremely expensive to visit with only a few months of optimal travel weather. It is the country's difficult travel conditions that have kept it untainted by the growing millions of tourists, for better or for worse.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Tourism

The village at the end of the world, struggling for its survival

Sarah Gavron, Independent UK | 11 years ago

Airlines

Best travel ads this week: 5 inspiring videos that soar

Sam Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Tourism

As Greenland grows food for first time, will tourism costs come down?

Greenland is still very expensive to get to and stay, but with food costs for locals coming down and diversity of choices increasing, will that mean more cost-effective packages for tourists?

Alistair Scrutton, Independent/Reuters | 11 years ago