Articles tagged “iceland”

Podcasts

Google’s Best Travel App, NYC Hotel Protest and Blue Lagoon Tourism

Today's podcast looks at Google Wallet's latest rollout, labor controversy in New York City's hotels, and the rebound of Iceland's Blue Lagoon.

Google’s Best Travel App, NYC Hotel Protest and Blue Lagoon Tourism

Tourism

Blue Lagoon Is Rebounding Amid Iceland Tourism Slowdown

Despite repeated closures caused by the volcano, Blue Lagoon has seen a recovery in its guest bookings, but safety remains a tourist concern.

Blue Lagoon Is Rebounding Amid Iceland Tourism Slowdown

Tourism

Ask Skift: How Does a Tourism Bump Impact Inflation?

Several destinations have experienced a tourism boom in recent years, but has a surge in visitors contributed to inflation?

Ask Skift: How Does a Tourism Bump Impact Inflation?

Airlines

2 Cities For The Price of 1: Portugal Turns Stopover Passengers into Tourists

TAP Air Portugal is one of a growing list of airlines encouraging transit passengers to explore the country during a long-haul layover. New figures show tens of thousands of travelers took the company up on its offer last year.

2 Cities For The Price of 1: Portugal Turns Stopover Passengers into Tourists

Podcasts

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