CTV News Canada: Iceland tops list of fastest-growing European tourism destinations
July 6, 2017
Iceland is Europe's fastest growing travel destination of 2017 so far, marking a six-year streak that shows no sign of slowing.
In the latest edition of the European Travel Commission's 2017 travel and trends report, Iceland reported a 56 per cent spike in visits in the first four months of the year compared to the same period of 2016.
The Nordic nation has been the top-performing European growth destination since 2012, with movies and shows like "Game of Thrones," "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" and "Interstellar" shining the spotlight on the country and inspiring wanderlust in intrepid travellers.
Clever and aggressive tourism marketing campaigns have also helped sell the country on its otherworldly landscape, unique, natural surroundings and friendly Icelanders in recent years.
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