https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/iceland/ Iceland News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:50:48+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-and-jet2citybreaks-put-iceland-programme-on-sale-from-all-12-uk-ai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-and-jet2citybreaks-put-iceland-programme-on-sale-from-all-12-uk-ai/ Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have announced details of their once-in-a-lifetime trips to Iceland for Winter 25/26, revealing a programme that offers customers and independent travel agents an unrivalled choice of departure points, including flights and city breaks from new UK airport bases Bournemouth and Liverpool John Lennon. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 06:36:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/play-airlines-teams-up-with-go7-to-expand-routes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/play-airlines-teams-up-with-go7-to-expand-routes/ PLAY Airlines, Iceland’s premier low-cost carrier, has forged a strategic alliance with GO7, a global airline technology leader, to expand its route offerings across Iceland, Europe, and North America through its Keflavík International Airport (KEF) hub. This collaboration is a significant milestone for both companies, enhancing the passenger experience and global connectivity for seamless travel. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 10:38:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-2023-eliza-jean-reid-the-first-lady-of-iceland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-2023-eliza-jean-reid-the-first-lady-of-iceland/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 23:22:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-holidays-launches-akureyri-in-north-iceland-as-brand-new-destinatio/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-holidays-launches-akureyri-in-north-iceland-as-brand-new-destinatio/ easyJet holidays, the UK’s fastest growing tour operator, has today put package holidays to Akureyri on sale for the first time ever, thanks to its airline, easyJet, announcing the brand new route from London Gatwick in its network. Sat, 27 May 2023 05:34:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iceland-expanded-programme-for-winter-23-24/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iceland-expanded-programme-for-winter-23-24/ Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have expanded their Iceland programmes for Winter 23/24, meaning they are offering customers and independent travel agents their biggest ever choice of winter services and dedicated trips to this bucket list destination. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 07:50:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iceland-parliament-hotel-curio-collection-by-hilton-opens-in-the-icelandic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iceland-parliament-hotel-curio-collection-by-hilton-opens-in-the-icelandic/ Iceland Parliament Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton has opened its doors to guests. In a complex of seven rebuilt and new buildings, the 163-room hotel sits at the doorstep of the Icelandic parliament – Alþingi – joining Curio Collection by Hilton, a global portfolio of more than 130 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts handpicked for their distinct character. Mon, 09 Jan 2023 08:31:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pan-european-hotel-operator-launches-in-12-locations-across-iceland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pan-european-hotel-operator-launches-in-12-locations-across-iceland/ A brand new hotel operator, Legendary Hotels and Resorts, will be entering the Icelandic hospitality market over the next two years, with ambitious plans to construct, purchase, or rebrand a portfolio of 12 hotels. The first hotel has already been purchased in Southern Iceland, with a full rebrand to begin early in 2023. Sun, 06 Nov 2022 11:05:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-sylvia-olafsdottir-chief-customer-officer-ic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-sylvia-olafsdottir-chief-customer-officer-ic/ Optimism is increasing in the Iceland tourism market, with holidaymakers drawn by the stunning scenery, quirky capital, Reykjavik, and a strong cultural scene. At the heart of it all is Icelandair, which has been vital to the local tourism sector. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Sylvía Ólafsdóttir, chief customer officer with the flag-carrier, to find out about the coming year Thu, 03 Nov 2022 15:18:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-to-bring-try-before-you-fly-experience-to-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-to-bring-try-before-you-fly-experience-to-london/ Icelandair has commissioned new research looking at British attitudes towards travel and an overwhelming 75 per cent of those sampled are crying out for opportunities to relax and spend quality time with family. Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:56:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ihg-hotels-resorts-continues-nordic-expansion-with-a-new-signing-in-sweden/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ihg-hotels-resorts-continues-nordic-expansion-with-a-new-signing-in-sweden/ IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today announces the signing of Crowne Plaza & Holiday Inn Express Stockholm Arlanda Airport, which will be the company’s first hotels in Sweden after returning to the market. Sun, 02 Oct 2022 07:32:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/silversea-cruises-unveils-new-collection-of-25-voyages-for-silver-endeavour/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/silversea-cruises-unveils-new-collection-of-25-voyages-for-silver-endeavour/ Silversea Cruises®, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has revealed a new collection of 25 voyages for its highly anticipated expedition vessel, Silver Endeavour℠—the world’s most advanced luxury expedition ship Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:16:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seattle-welcomes-the-taste-of-iceland-festival-from-october-6-9/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seattle-welcomes-the-taste-of-iceland-festival-from-october-6-9/ Inspired by Iceland, today announced the continuation of Taste of Iceland 2022, an annual celebration of Icelandic culture in North America. Concluding the series of fall festivals, Reykjavik’s sister city, Seattle is hosting Taste of Iceland from October 6-9. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 06:43:31 +0000