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Articles tagged “iceland”

Tourism

Iceland Volcano Eruption FAQ: What Travelers Need to Know

Iceland is safe and the volcano's impact has been minimal.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 months ago

Iceland Volcano Eruption FAQ: What Travelers Need to Know

Tourism

Iceland Volcano Erupts and Blue Lagoon Closes Again

The volcano finally erupted. The eruption has forced Blue Lagoon to close. The country's biggest airport, however, hasn't halted its operations.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 months ago

Iceland Volcano Erupts and Blue Lagoon Closes Again

Tourism

Blue Lagoon Iceland to Reopen to Tourists

While Blue Lagoon was closed for over a month, other attractions have remained opened. Tour operators have not seen a drop in demand.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 months ago

Blue Lagoon Iceland to Reopen to Tourists

News Blog

Iceland Readies for Volcanic Eruption: Latest Tourism Updates

Tourists won't be allowed to relax in Iceland's iconic Blue Lagoon for the quite some time. A volcano near the geothermal spa is very likely to erupt soon, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office.  Residents of the nearby seaside town of Grindavik have been evacuated. Roads have been closed. There have been around 900 earthquakes…

Dawit Habtemariam | 5 months ago

Tourism

Chinese Tourists Have a New Love Affair with … Iceland

Alongside the gradual resurgence of confidence among Chinese travelers, travel bookings are also making a comeback. Perhaps it's not yet time to write off the Chinese traveler.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 7 months ago

Chinese Tourists Have a New Love Affair with … Iceland

Airlines

Airline CEOs Downplay Recession Concerns

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at airline CEO confidence, Iceland’s music tourism, and U.S. visa delays for Indian travelers.

Rashaad Jorden | 11 months ago

Airline CEOs Downplay Recession Concerns

Tourism

What Iceland’s Wilco Concert Says About Its Tourism Recovery

Iceland's post-pandemic recovery is shaping up to be more diverse in lodging, activities and visitors.

Dawit Habtemariam | 11 months ago

What Iceland’s Wilco Concert Says About Its Tourism Recovery

Overtourism

Out of the Zoom, Into the Geyser: Skift Team Reunites for Annual Retreat in Rebounding Iceland

The dual-purpose Skift annual retreat — bonding with our globally dispersed team and an immersive deep dive into a globally relevant destination — is on this week, and comes a full circle almost a decade later.

Rafat Ali | 11 months ago

Out of the Zoom, Into the Geyser: Skift Team Reunites for Annual Retreat in Rebounding Iceland

News Blog

Iceland Tourism Could Feel Impact From Labor Unrest

Industrial actions are likely to disrupt gasoline supplies and hospitality services in Iceland's capital region, impacting the tourism industry. Travelers may need to think of backup plans for their accommodations and transportation routes. The Efling union, one of the largest labor unions in the country representing workers in and around the city of Reykjavik, has…

Sherry Sun | 1 year ago

Online Travel

Tripadvisor Takes the Guesswork Out of Personalization

Personalization efforts in the travel industry can be way off track. Tripadvisor is supplementing those efforts in a direct way — asking potential customers what they are looking for.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Tripadvisor Takes the Guesswork Out of Personalization