Tackling the upsurge in the tourist industry – Entrance fee in Iceland
Icelanders are struggling with the ever-rising numbers of foreign visitors visiting the island year around. Estimations indicate that the increase of visitors between years is around 27% and estimated number of guests this year is around 1.3 million individuals. Iceland’s population counts 330.000 individuals and the country has a fragile nature with volatile volcanic landscape and is ill prepared to receive such a number of visitors without potential permanent damage to the nature of the island many nature conservationists warn.
Last summer news of poor conditions by the scenic spots around the island were all to common, and with the rising numbers in the tourist industry authorities must act quickly to mend the situation. In the Government budget however, there is no mention of building infrastructure in the tourist industry or increased funding for the Icelandic Tourist Board.
Last summer news of poor conditions by the scenic spots around the island were all to common, and with the rising numbers in the tourist industry authorities must act quickly to mend the situation. In the Government budget however, there is no mention of building infrastructure in the tourist industry or increased funding for the Icelandic Tourist Board.