#10: The inside story on tourism in Iceland, with Inga Hlín Pálsdóttir

This week on the podcast, Paige talks to Inga Hlín Pálsdóttir, the former director of Visit Iceland and the owner of Inga Hlín Consulting. Inga tells us about how tourism has grown and evolved in her home country; how Iceland tries to educate its visitors; and what she really thinks of the term “overtourism.” Inga also shares a wonderful piece of advice on how she personally strives to be a better traveler.

What do you think of the term “overtourism”? Have you been to Iceland, or are you hoping to go? I’d love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share by sending me a voice message.

Thanks so much for listening, and have a great week!

Resources

Inga’s personal travel pledge: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-very-own-travel-pledge-inga-hlin-palsdottir

Skift’s 2016 article, “Iceland and the Perils of 21st century tourism” : https://skift.com/iceland-tourism

Justin Bieber’s music video in Iceland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfGaX8G0f2E

The Icelandic Pledge: https://www.visiticeland.com/pledge

The Iceland Academy: https://www.visiticeland.com/iceland-academy

Inga’s consulting business: https://www.ingahlin.is

Inga on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inga-hlin-palsdottir