https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/iceland tourism/ Iceland Tourism News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T11:07:03+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelands-leading-chef-gisli-matt-unveils-revolutionary-farm-to-table-dining/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelands-leading-chef-gisli-matt-unveils-revolutionary-farm-to-table-dining/ Laugarás Lagoon is transforming the typical Icelandic thermal bath experience, celebrating the surrounding natural world and Iceland’s local produce across two extraordinary levels. This autumn, Gísli Matt - the chef who put Icelandic archipelago Vestmannaeyjar on the global culinary map - brings his revolutionary approach from the acclaimed SLIPPURINN restaurant (2012-2025) to Ylja restaurant at Laugarás Lagoon, Iceland’s first cascading waterfall geothermal destination. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:41:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/friend-in-icelands-classic-stops-the-highlands-tours-now-offer-private-cabi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/friend-in-icelands-classic-stops-the-highlands-tours-now-offer-private-cabi/ Friend In Iceland, a luxury Icelandic tour provider, is now including cabin accommodations with its popular Classic Stops & the Highlands tours. With a newly-renovated cabin in Myrkholt, Iceland serving as a base, the tours are available to individuals, couples, families and groups of up to 12 people, every year from June through mid-October.  Customized private tours are available year-round.  The tours take visitors to classic sights like the Golden Circle, the South Coast and the Glacier Lagoon, as well as lesser-known gems like Hveravellir and Landmannalaugar in the Icelandic highlands. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:38:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moss-restaurant-honoured-by-michelin-guide/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moss-restaurant-honoured-by-michelin-guide/ With chef Agnar Sverrisson at the helm, the restaurant is located at the ultra-luxury resort, the Retreat at Blue Lagoon, in Iceland. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 08:17:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/highland-base-kerlingarfjoell-to-open-this-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/highland-base-kerlingarfjoell-to-open-this-summer/ The Blue Lagoon Family will welcome the opening of its newest development, Highland Base – Kerlingarfjöll, this summer. Tue, 30 May 2023 13:23:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-explores-retreat-spa-at-the-blue-lagoon-iceland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-explores-retreat-spa-at-the-blue-lagoon-iceland/ The Retreat Spa at the Blue Lagoon has reshaped the entire hospitality geography of Iceland, offering well-heeled guests a place to escape the increasingly crowded Reykjavík. Here Breaking Travel News calls in to find out more Mon, 29 May 2023 12:10:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-grimur-saemundsen-chief-executive-blue-lagoo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-grimur-saemundsen-chief-executive-blue-lagoo/ Optimism is increasing in the Iceland hospitality market, with holidaymakers drawn by the stunning scenery, quirky capital, Reykjavik, and a strong cultural scene. At the heart of it all is the Blue Lagoon. Here Breaking Travel News finds out more Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:53:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/play-is-giving-away-free-tickets-to-see-icelands-erupting-volcano/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/play-is-giving-away-free-tickets-to-see-icelands-erupting-volcano/ Iceland’s low-cost carrier is offering adventurers the chance to witness a natural phenomenon, for free! Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:33:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iceland-removes-all-covid-19-travel-restrictions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iceland-removes-all-covid-19-travel-restrictions/ There are now “no disease prevention measures at the borders for passengers travelling to Iceland,” regardless of whether individuals are vaccinated or unvaccinated, authorities said. Sun, 27 Feb 2022 07:52:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-to-boost-iceland-offering-next-winter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-to-boost-iceland-offering-next-winter/ Jet2.com has responded to strong demand for trips to Iceland by putting on its biggest ever programme of flights and breaks for next winter. Tue, 18 Jan 2022 01:27:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-olafur-oli-olafsson-chief-sales-officer-guid/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-olafur-oli-olafsson-chief-sales-officer-guid/ Guide to Iceland has been honoured with the title of Iceland’s Leading Destination Management Company at the World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Ólafur Óli Ólafsson, chief sales officer with the company, to find out how it feels to have been recognised by voters from around the globe Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:11:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-vestnorden-returns-to-iceland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-vestnorden-returns-to-iceland/ The travel trade show for Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands, Vestnorden this month celebrated its 36th staging on the Reykjanes peninsular. Here Sapphire Goss calls in for Breaking Travel News Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:31:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-adds-new-bermudas-and-iceland-sailings-to-summer-schedule/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-adds-new-bermudas-and-iceland-sailings-to-summer-schedule/ Viking will continue restarting limited operations with a collection of sailings around Bermuda and Iceland beginning in June. This is in addition to already revealed plans to offer trips from the UK. Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:04:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/denmark-among-latest-countries-removed-from-quarantine-safe-list/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/denmark-among-latest-countries-removed-from-quarantine-safe-list/ People arriving in England from Denmark, Iceland, Curaçao and Slovakia will be expected to quarantine from Saturday after the quarter became the latest countries to removed from the quarantine safelist. Fri, 25 Sep 2020 08:16:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iceland-offers-free-covid-19-tests-as-tourism-restarts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iceland-offers-free-covid-19-tests-as-tourism-restarts/ Iceland is now welcoming tourists from all EU and Schengen countries, and the UK, as the country reopens from the Covid-19 shutdown. Wed, 17 Jun 2020 07:48:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-relaunches-flights-as-country-reopens-to-tourists/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-relaunches-flights-as-country-reopens-to-tourists/ Iceland officially re-opens its borders to international travellers today. In response, Icelandair is welcoming tourists from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, France and Switzerland on board and into the Nordic island. Mon, 15 Jun 2020 09:51:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-adds-further-flights-to-athens-and-reykjavik/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-adds-further-flights-to-athens-and-reykjavik/ airBaltic has announced an extension to the operating season of its flights from Riga to Athens, Greece and Reykjavik, Iceland. Tue, 30 Jul 2019 08:17:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/six-senses-oessura-valley-unveils-iceland-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/six-senses-oessura-valley-unveils-iceland-property/ With Iceland enjoying clean air, sustainable energy and high national happiness, it is no surprise that Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is daydreaming about the country of fire and ice for its next development: Six Senses Össurá Valley. Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:09:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wow-air-launches-new-flights-to-delhi-from-keflavik-airport-iceland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wow-air-launches-new-flights-to-delhi-from-keflavik-airport-iceland/ Wow Air has expanded its network from Keflavik Airport by launching the Icelandic hub’s first non-stop flight to Asia, with the airline offering services to Delhi. Fri, 07 Dec 2018 08:42:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wow-air-launches-new-route-to-vancouver-canada-for-summer-2019/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wow-air-launches-new-route-to-vancouver-canada-for-summer-2019/ Wow Air has announced a new seasonal route from the UK to Vancouver, Canada, starting in June next year. The route will make the Icelandic airline the first to offer low-cost, long-haul flights to Vancouver International Airport. Tue, 23 Oct 2018 07:55:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-retreat-at-the-blue-lagoon-iceland-opens-to-guests/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-retreat-at-the-blue-lagoon-iceland-opens-to-guests/ The Blue Lagoon in Iceland has welcomed the completion of a significant expansion, with the highly anticipated opening of its first luxury offering, the Retreat at Blue Lagoon. Fri, 06 Apr 2018 08:37:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/team-iceland-gears-up-for-world-cup-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/team-iceland-gears-up-for-world-cup-2018/ With less than 100 days until their first ever World Cup match, on June 16th, Iceland has kicked off the celebration with a special message delivered by the president and the first lady. Thu, 15 Mar 2018 09:07:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/maria-eugenia-aleman-revenue-manager-keahotels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/maria-eugenia-aleman-revenue-manager-keahotels/ Maria Eugenia Aleman, revenue manager, Keahotels, tells Breaking Travel News about the portfolio of properties she represents and explains why Icelandic tourism is so optimistic in 2017. Mon, 13 Mar 2017 14:01:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iceland-tourism-blooms-following-eyjafjallajoekull-eruption/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iceland-tourism-blooms-following-eyjafjallajoekull-eruption/ Tourism in Iceland has experienced unprecedented growth since 2010 resulting in a healthy rise in occupancy levels amongst the country’s hotel supply and prompting alternative accommodation to flourish, according to a new report from global hotel consultancy HVS. Thu, 19 Jan 2017 09:55:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-launches-london-gatwick-reykjavik-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-launches-london-gatwick-reykjavik-route/ Low-cost airline Norwegian is continuing its UK expansion with the launch of its newest route from London Gatwick to the Icelandic city of Reykjavik. From November 1st, Norwegian’s brand new route to Iceland will take off, offering three weekly flights departing on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday – perfect for a long weekend break. Mon, 31 Oct 2016 10:08:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/promote-iceland-launches-new-online-training-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/promote-iceland-launches-new-online-training-programme/ Travel agents and tour operators selling Iceland can now become certified ‘Iceland Specialists’ with a new online training programme developed by the national tourist board, Promote Iceland. The training is designed to help travel professionals market Iceland as a tourist destination. Fri, 08 Jul 2016 10:02:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/canopy-by-hilton-opens-first-property-in-reykjavik-iceland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/canopy-by-hilton-opens-first-property-in-reykjavik-iceland/ Canopy by Hilton, a new lifestyle brand from Hilton Worldwide, and Icelandair Hotels, have announced the opening of the world’s first Canopy hotel in the city of Reykjavik. Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre is centrally located on Hverfisgata Street, a thriving area in the heart of the city. Wed, 06 Jul 2016 12:52:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marriott-international-to-bring-edition-brand-to-iceland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marriott-international-to-bring-edition-brand-to-iceland/ Marriott International, in association with Ian Schrager and Carpenter & Company, has will open its first hotel in Iceland in 2018, The Reykjavik Edition. Edition combines the personal, intimate, individualised and unique hotel experience that Ian Schrager is known for, with the global reach, operational expertise and scale of Marriott International. Fri, 28 Aug 2015 08:42:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-prepares-new-european-routes-for-take-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-prepares-new-european-routes-for-take-off/ British Airways customers will be spoilt for choice this winter, with another two new routes launching from Heathrow. From October 25th British Airways will start flying three times a week to Reykjavik in Iceland and twice a week to Salzburg in Austria, from December 5th. Thu, 07 May 2015 06:21:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iceland-raises-volcano-aviation-alert-again/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iceland-raises-volcano-aviation-alert-again/ Iceland’s authorities have raised its aviation warning level to red following a new eruption from a fissure near the Bardarbunga volcano. Sun, 31 Aug 2014 13:23:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/evacuation-begins-as-icelands-bardarbunga-teeters-on-edge-of-eruption/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/evacuation-begins-as-icelands-bardarbunga-teeters-on-edge-of-eruption/ Authorities in Iceland have begun to evacuate an area surrounding the Bardarbunga Volcano as fears grow it could erupt. The area, which is more than 190 miles from the capital Reykjavik, has no permanent residents but sits within a national park popular with tourists. Thu, 21 Aug 2014 06:12:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brits-flock-to-iceland-in-january/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brits-flock-to-iceland-in-january/ Promote Iceland has announced starting 2014 on a high, having seen a record growth of 65.2 per cent in British visitors to Iceland during January 2014. In January 2013 Iceland received 10,031 tourists from the UK market, while January 2014 saw a record 16,576 visits from British tourists, signifying an increase of 65.2 per cent. Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:13:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/promote-iceland-selects-brighter-group-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/promote-iceland-selects-brighter-group-in-uk/ London-based travel specialist The Brighter Group is welcoming a successful start to the New Year with its appointment as the UK PR agency for Promote Iceland. The Brighter Group is tasked with increasing awareness of Iceland as a travel destination, particularly in the off-peak autumn and winter months. Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:20:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iceland-set-to-triple-vat-on-accommodation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iceland-set-to-triple-vat-on-accommodation/ The Icelandic government has published proposals to raise the value added tax on accommodation, restaurant meals and attractions from seven per cent to 25.5 per cent as of the May 1st 2013. This proposal more than trebles the tax on all those services that tourists need to purchase. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 07:26:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iceland-brings-tourism-inside-its-volcanoes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iceland-brings-tourism-inside-its-volcanoes/ Iceland is showcasing its notorious volcanic nature by launching a tour inside the Thrihnukagigur Volcano, near Reykjavik. Visitors will be able to explore the volcano from the outside and from within the magma chamber on an exclusive six-week opening from June 15- July 31 2012. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:00:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandic-president-leading-the-nation-to-open-homes-to-tourists/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandic-president-leading-the-nation-to-open-homes-to-tourists/ Icelanders become the World’s first population to invite tourists into their homes. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:00:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-visitor-numbers-to-iceland-rise-by-7.5-per-cent-in-october/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-visitor-numbers-to-iceland-rise-by-7.5-per-cent-in-october/ UK visitor numbers to Iceland have again started to increase after a record start to 2010. Numbers from the UK in October were up by 7.5 per cent on last year, with more than 6,500 people visiting the country during the month. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:22:40 +0000