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Podcast Interview with Kristin Björnsdottir

Podcast Interview with Kristin Björnsdottir

Iceland Encounter co-owner Kristin Björnsdottir joined an expert panel on Luxury Travel Insider to discuss travel to the Faroe Islands. The beautiful Faroe Islands, located an hour's...

Recent Volcanic Activity

Recent Volcanic Activity

January 20, 2024, Iceland continues to be a safe destination for travelers despite the recent volcanic eruption near Grindavík on Reykjanes Peninsula. Key takeaways…

Podcast Interview with Erling Aspelund

Podcast Interview with Erling Aspelund

Iceland Encounter co-owner Erling Aspelund is honored to have been one of the first guests on Luxury Travel Insider, a new podcast featuring interviews with luxury travel leaders...

Iceland Encounter Goes Carbon Neutral

Iceland Encounter Goes Carbon Neutral

Iceland Encounter has signed a contract with the Icelandic Carbon Fund (ICF) to achieve carbon neutrality. The contract calls for Iceland Encounter to balance all carbon emissions caused...

Iceland Encounter Receives Quality Certification

Iceland Encounter Receives Quality Certification

Iceland Encounter is proud to announce that it is now a certified member of the official quality assurance system for Icelandic tourism, known as VAKINN. To qualify, companies must adhere...