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Flying drones in Greenland
There are different regulations for flying drones in Greenland depending on the size of the drone and whether it is a so-called ‘private flight’ or a flight for commercial purposes
Results from the survey collaboration with Greenland Travel Q3-2021
Visit Greenland conducted a major online survey among potential and previous Greenland tourists in September-October 2021. They were recruited primarily via Visit Greenland’s (VG) and Greenland Travel’s (GT) customer-oriented newsletters and secondarily via visitgreenland.com and VG’s social media platforms. 5,767 people completed the survey, of which 2,960 had visited Greenland.
Two Green Keys in Nuuk
In February 2022, Greenland went from having 1 Green Key certified Hotel to having 3, as Hotel Hans Egede and HHE Express obtained their certification.
How you can prevent compensation claims
you could potentially face a compensation claim if one of your customers is injured or has their equipment damaged while on one of your trips. In this article, we review ways to prevent potential compensation claims.
Sustainability in Greenland
Human, social, economic and environmental sustainability. Meet various topics to talk about sustainability in Greenland.
Greenlandic UNESCO Sites – a story of ownership and local pride
Greenland has miles of magnificent unspoiled nature and colourful culture-filled settlements that do not need a UNESCO accreditation to be appreciated by visitors. However, UNESCO is an iconic brand that sells, guaranteeing visitors that they will experience a unique place.
Nuuk’s certification
The news that Nuuk, as the first capital city in the world, has been certified as a sustainable tourist destination by EarthCheck is a source of joy in the tourism industry.
Local food sources and vegetables grown in Greenland
Greenland can impress with wild-caught meat and fish - animals that have lived the best free life. Therefore, Greenland turns the vegetarian’s fundamental narrative of deprivation and climate footprint on its head, as all other food has to be shipped to the country and leaves a large carbon footprint.
The tourism industry – a story of adaptation to a changing climate
Climate change poses challenges to traditional livelihoods and hunting practices. More people are turning to the tourism industry to support themselves, and they are worth their weight in gold.
Rubies, a story of traceable and exclusive Greenlandic gemstones
Beautiful deep red rubies, a colour that symbolises good luck in China, are also something Greenland has to offer. Near the settlement of Qeqertarsuatsiaat, 4-5 hours south of Nuuk, lies Greenland’s ruby mine.
Renewable energy colours the Greenlandic geographical map green
Greenland’s proportion of green energy varies from town to town to settlement. With an agreement on new hydroelectric plants in Qasigiannguit and Aasiaat and the expansion of the existing one in Nuuk, green energy should spread across the Greenlandic geographical map.
A ban on oil and gas exploration puts Greenland on the green scoreboard
The commercial interest is not considered high enough for Greenland to be responsible for the climate, environmental and natural risks associated with oil and gas extraction. As the first Arctic nation, Greenland is putting an end to this extraction.
Green Greenland for the climate and the future
In the most literal sense, Greenland is positioned as the still-frozen epicentre of climate change. The population is on the front line with temperature increases three times higher than the world average.
Visit Greenland’s new simplified segmentation model
Visit Greenland has developed a new simplified segmentation model with only 3 segments, instead of the original's 11 segments
The winner of Greenland Tourism Award 2021 has been found
The winner of Greenland Tourism award 2021 is now decided and a tourism operator from the Disko Bay Region wins
Wish you a happy holiday and a fantastic new year
We look forward to strengthening our collaboration in 2022. Wish you a happy holiday and a fantastic new year.
Improving tourists’ overall experiences of Greenland
In September 2021, Visit Greenland, in collaboration with Greenland Travel, conducted a large survey investigation among potential and previous tourists to Greenland.
What is sustainable tourism in Greenland?
Liz Cooper, Industrial PhD Candidate at Visit Greenland, takes us through her first piece of research and presents 4 key points of debate, and 8 priorities for sustainable tourism development in Greenland.
Why it matters Greenland joins the Paris Agreement
The symbolic value of this newly announced commitment to the Paris Agreement is immense. Greenland literally sits on the frozen crux of the great climate change issue, but its position also gives it a rare voice to educate on the matter with experience.
Routes: Kalaallit Airports and Visit Greenland chase Greenland’s flying future
Both Visit Greenland and Kalaallit Airports were present when representatives of the world’s airlines, airports and route developers gathered recently for the conference called Routes in Milan, Italy.
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