A sustainable approach to cruise tourism could generate income, jobs and training opportunities, without causing friction with residents (Photo: MSC Cruises) In a new report about the cruise industry, Greenland’s national tourism office draws a picture that suggests...
Already, AECO members are trying to operate tourism in a sustainable way in the Arctic by implementing measures similar to those in Antarctica. But Norway’s environmental authorities are recommending tighter measures from the government. Image: Michael Wenger...
In Svalbard, most regions can only be explored by boat and on foot from spring onwards. And more than 77,000 people had visited the archipelago for vacation purposes in 2019, a record. (Photo: Dr Michael Wenger) Svalbard is the perfect introduction to the world of...
Tourist trips to the North Pole are mostly made by ship. So far, this was done only by Russian icebreakers that have sailed from Murmansk. But that could change and should be regulated internationally, according to the committee’s report. Picture: Michael Wenger...
Cruise and expedition tourism is also to be significantly expanded in Russia’s Far East. This means that significantly more tourists would travel to Chukotka and Wrangel Island in the future. Photo: Dr. Michael Wenger Arctic regions are becoming increasingly...