Iceland Tourism News
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.
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.
Six Senses Hotels 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Iceland tourism blooms following Eyjafjallajökull 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.
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.
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.
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.