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Rosannguaq Rossen is to be the new Head of Communication at Visit Greenland
As of 1 December 2022, Rosannguaq Rossen will be appointed Head of Communication in a newly created position at Visit Greenland.
Vestnorden 2022 successfully finished
In September 2022, Greenland made a solid comeback as the host of Vestnorden in Nuuk. We've outdone ourselves again with inspiration from the adventure market.
Visit Greenland wants to highlight the challenges and potentials in cruise tourism
This summer, there has been much debate about cruise tourism in Greenland. Some believe that too many ships are calling with too few regulations, while others believe that capacity has not yet been reached.
Sermilik Adventures wins Greenland Tourism Award 2022
Tobias Ignatiussen and Line Kristiansen from Sermilik Adventures in Tasiilaq are this year’s recipients of the Greenland Tourism Award.
New CEO of Visit Greenland
Anne Nivíka Grødem will be the new CEO of Visit Greenland, where she will be at the forefront of an increased focus on local anchoring in the country’s tourism development.
Greenland is Great again: Ilulissat makes TIME’s The World’s Greatest Places to Visit in 2022
The new airports coming to Ilulissat and Nuuk will make these Times-listed places more accessible to the world.
The brand value of a sustainable Greenland
On the 18th of May in 2022, Anne Nivíka Grødem, Acting Director of Visit Greenland attended the Future Greenland event and gave a speech about the brand value of a sustainable Greenland.
Sparking dreams: new remote destinations in focus on visitgreenland.com
From updated travel tips to live weather info and tips for self-guided tourists, travellers will have a new suite of useful information to plan their trip to 27 known and lesser-visited places in Greenland.
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.
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