1. POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF TOURISM – ICELAND (MEDC)
THE SHARE OF TOURISM IN ICELAND’S GDP
In 2010, the share of tourism in Iceland’s GDP was 6%

2. INTERNATIONAL VISITORS AND CRUISES
Visitors to Iceland have more than doubled since Their number had risen to 673,000 by ve ECONOMIC
Since 2000, cruise ship passengers to Iceland have increased by 12% per year. +ve ECONOMIC

3. INTERNATIONAL VISITORS BY SEASON
Around 47% of visitors in 2012 came during the three summer months (Jun.–Aug.) +ve ECONOMIC
Under 25% during winter (6 months) –ve ECONOMIC

4. RECREATION PURCHASED IN ICELAND
visitors were particularly interested in recreational activities involving nature experiences, health and wellbeing. +ve
Swimming and warm spring baths were the most popular among international visitors during summer and winter.

5. Grimsnes – holiday homes
1500 holiday homes – 356 permanent residents –ve environmental

6. GULLFOSS waterfall
Honeypot site (coach trips) –ve environmental

7. Gulfoss waterfall – footpath erosion

8. Gulfoss waterfall – footpath erosion
Paths management – safe but not an eyesore -ve environmental

9. Skaftafell National Park
Offroad vehicles – -ve environmental
“1 year growth in the UK equals to 10 year growth in Iceland. So please bare this in mind and be respectful to their nature.”

10. Skaftafell National Park
Offroad vehicles –
-ve environmental