Articles tagged “iceland”

Tourism

California’s ‘Ultimate Playground’ Campaign

Today's podcast looks at Visit California's new campaign, Certares' new acquisition, and Chinese travelers' favorite destinations.

California’s ‘Ultimate Playground’ Campaign

Tourism

Chinese Tourists Continue Love Affair With Iceland, Kazakhstan is New Favorite

Think Iceland was an unexpected favorite for Chinese tourists, what would you say about Kazakhstan?

Chinese Tourists Continue Love Affair With Iceland, Kazakhstan is New Favorite

Airlines

Play Airlines Shake-Up Sees Largest Shareholder Become New CEO

The Icelandic airline's biggest shareholder has secured his place in the captain's seat, but will the direction of travel change?

Play Airlines Shake-Up Sees Largest Shareholder Become New CEO

Tourism

Iceland’s Volcanic Eruptions Briefly Hit Tourism Boom

The volcanic eruptions are over for now, but they continue to deter some tourism to Iceland. Yet they've also piqued the interest of adventure travelers.

Iceland’s Volcanic Eruptions Briefly Hit Tourism Boom

Tourism

Iceland Volcano Eruption Causes Blue Lagoon to Close Again

The popular Blue Lagoon attraction has closed as a precaution, but early signs are that the volcano's activity may not disrupt Icelandic tourism too much.

Iceland Volcano Eruption Causes Blue Lagoon to Close Again

Tourism

Blue Lagoon Iceland to Partially Reopen to Tourists on January 6

Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland's most popular attractions, will finally be open again.

Blue Lagoon Iceland to Partially Reopen to Tourists on January 6

Tourism

Iceland Brings Back Tourism Taxes for 2024

Iceland was already an expensive tourist destination. The tax will make it even more so.

Iceland Brings Back Tourism Taxes for 2024

Tourism

Iceland Volcano Erupts With Minimal Tourism Impact

Today's podcast looks at Iceland's volcanic eruption, Uber's simplified expense reporting, and major aircraft orders.

Iceland Volcano Erupts With Minimal Tourism Impact

Tourism

Iceland Volcano: Tours Switch From Blue Lagoon to Sky Lagoon

Sky Lagoon is receiving new attention from tour operators as an alternative to the Blue Lagoon, a temporarily closed major attraction.

Iceland Volcano: Tours Switch From Blue Lagoon to Sky Lagoon

Airlines

Why Iceland’s Latest Eruption is More Flight-Friendly Than 2010’s Ash Cloud Chaos

While the volcanic eruption in Iceland’s Reykjanes isn't impacting air travel, volcanic ash has the ability to destroy an aircraft.

Why Iceland’s Latest Eruption is More Flight-Friendly Than 2010’s Ash Cloud Chaos