Visitor safety
Tourism operators offered a short course on incident reporting
The Icelandic Tourist Board is introducing a short course on its Incident Guard system. What the announcement means for travellers.
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Iceland tourism news.
Official updates, useful context and what to check next. A focused news desk for people planning time in Iceland.
Latest source review · 27 September 2026
Before you travel
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News gives context. These official services provide the latest information to check before a drive, walk or outdoor activity. We do not display a live alert feed.
September 2026
Recent tourism briefs.
Tourism figures
August passenger departures put Iceland travel in perspective
The Icelandic Tourist Board reports 314 thousand foreign passenger departures in August. How to read the number when planning a trip.
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Tourism safety planning guidance gets a September update
Revised guidance from the Icelandic Tourist Board covers risk assessment and safety procedures. A practical reading guide for visitors.
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