25.03.2014
Revenue from Icelands tourism industry totaled close to ISK 275 billion (USD 2.4 billion, EUR 1.7 billion) in 2013, making it the countrys largest export product for the first time.
Read more
03.03.2014
Inspired by Iceland is looking for the worlds most intrepid tourist to go on the ultimate Secret Tour of Iceland.
Read more
20.01.2014
Keflavik International Airport had another record year in 2013 with 2,751,743 passengers, a 15.6 percent increase from 2012. December was the largest Christmas month to date with 30.1 percent more passengers than last year. The airport has seen a 70 percent increase in passenger traffic in 4 years. A further 18.5 percent increase is expected in 2014.
Read more
18.12.2013
The majority of shops and services in Reykjavik and other major cities extend their opening hours in the run up to Christams until December 23rd, most staying open until 10pm.
Read more
19.11.2013
Christmas traditions in Iceland are closely linked to the 13 Yule Lads. Their home is believed to be at Mývatn in North Iceland, where numerous events take place the weeks before Christmas.
Read more
07.11.2013
Nights spent in hotel rooms in Iceland during the first nine months of the year increased by 14 percent this year. The total number of guest nights totaled 1,644,808 for the period, according to the latest data from Statistics Iceland.
Read more
15.10.2013
Out of 162 countries, Iceland is the most peaceful country in the world. This is according to a new survey by the Global Peace Index.
Read more
10.10.2013
Seventy-three thousand foreign tourists left the country via Keflavík International Airport in the month of September. This is 8,500 more people than the same month last year, an increase of 13 percent.
Read more
30.08.2013
From October 2012 July 2013, The Boston Consulting Group conducted an independent report on the long-term tourism strategy of Destination Iceland.
Read more
19.08.2013
Iceland has a lot to offer for those who choose to use a bike to discover the land of fire and ice. This summer a unique map was released where travellers can in one place find practical information, a list of bicycle related services and public transportation.
Read more