In a normal October, the Radisson BLU Saga Hotel in Reykjavik would be buzzing with tourists hoping for a glimpse of the Northern Lights, business travelers in town for trade fairs, honeymooners ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Iceland’s government is preparing to introduce a “considerably higher” tourist tax in the coming weeks as the Nordic island nation ...

Just a 25-minute car ride from Iceland’s Keflavik International Airport, a constantly shifting hiking trail winds over two miles to a view of what’s quite possibly the greatest show on Earth right now ...

You know how they say there's no such thing as bad publicity? It seems that Iceland is finding that out with regard to the Eyjafjallajokull volcanic ash cloud that has wreaked havoc on transatlantic ...

The "land of fire and ice" is often imagined as a place of glaciers, geothermal hot springs, waterfalls, volcanoes and the elusive northern lights - a destination for thrill-seekers ticking off bucket ...

Iceland has a New Year’s resolution. After a 10-month pause in tourism due to global lockdowns, the country is preparing for a new era of outdoor adventure—one that locals are hoping is more ...

After a four-year hiatus, Iceland’s last remaining whaling company, Hvalur hf., will resume its hunt this summer, much to the chagrin of tourism officials. As the Covid-19 pandemic had a devastating ...

The now-defunct budget airline WOW got Iceland hooked on tourism. The island nation's economy was reshaped by the tourism boom, and WOW's bankruptcy is changing things again. Iceland is hot. It's one ...

Iceland may be best known for its stunning natural landscapes — including glaciers, waterfalls, geysers, and hot springs — but a thriving local art and literature scene makes it a cultural hub fit for ...

As Iceland continues to walk a fine line regarding its relationship with tourism, the country has decided to raise taxes for those staying overnight in the country. The new taxes, which would likely ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel trends and wellness and family travel. As the president of Iceland, Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, 50, may have to run the ...

If Iceland’s stunning night skies, awe-inspiring waterfalls, and geothermal lagoons don’t inspire you to pay the country a visit, the nation’s tourism board has their fingers crossed that their cheeky ...