Business travelers know a thing or two about the best places to meet in the world. Recently SITE, a global network of meeting, travel and event professionals – 2,000 from 87 countries – has awarded its prestigious Crystal Award to the Hilton Reykjavik Nordica. The Crystal Awards Recognition Program is a way to honor top professionals who deliver programs that connect motivational experiences to solid business results. This recognition serves as a benchmark for international events and is regarded as one of the highest honors in the travel industry. Got a meeting to plan? We’ve got the place. In fact, we have a whole country.
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WHERE DO EVENT PROFESSIONALS LIKE TO STAY? ONE GUESS
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009FIVE COUNTRIES – ONE WEB DESTINATION!
Monday, August 24th, 2009
GoScandinavia.com has re-launched its popular web portal site serving the five Nordic Countries – Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Better looking, more comprehensive and easier to use, the new site has an expanded list of leisure tour operators selling Scandinavia, a new travelers FAQ section, a dedicated News section and handy links you can use to order brochures from all five countries. Now visitors can plan itineraries, book accommodations and find the inspiration they seek to plan their travels to Scandinavia.
Exploring the countries of Scandinavia while stopping in Iceland is easy and fun. You can stop for up to 7 nights in Iceland on your way to Scandinavia and pay “no additional airfare” when flying Icelandair.
For more information on the countries of Scandinavia visit: www.GoScandinavia.com For more information on air travel visit: www.icelandair.com
TRAVEL DEALS OF THE MONTH
Friday, June 5th, 2009
Summer Super Saver Package
Prices continue to fall, and now travelers can save up to $450 off regular package prices with the Summer Saver available through August. Early birds may stay at the Fosshotel Sudurgata in early June and pay just $759* per person based on double occupancy.
The package includes round-trip airfare, two nights’ stay, Scandinavian buffet breakfast daily except arrival day, fuel surcharge and booking fee. Additional hotel nights are available for those looking for a longer stay.
Located on the University of Iceland campus, the Fosshotel Sudurgata is about a half-mile walk from Old Town Reykjavik. The neighborhood also includes the National Museum of Iceland, the Nordic House, the popular Vesturbaer geothermal pool, and a beautiful seacoast walking trail. Each of the 44 apartments includes a large bedroom with private bathroom, television, telephone, and balcony overlooking the sea or the Perlan (Pearl) restaurant.
For more information, click here.
Ring Rider Discount
Experience true Icelandic hospitality as you spend eight nights in the country traveling the Ring Road and overnighting in farm guesthouses along the way. The unique accommodations will provide a special glimpse into Icelandic country life and make for a fantastic and fun-filled family vacation.
Accommodations include farm guesthouses and farm hotels in double rooms with private bathrooms and breakfast daily except the day of arrival. The sights you can explore are too numerous to name, but may we be so bold as to suggest checking out Thingvellir National Park, Dyrholaey – where 400-foot cliffs teem with puffins and other seabirds, the East fjords with their dramatic mountains and quaint fishing villages, the world’s most northerly Botanical Gardens in Akureyri, Grabok crater, and a leisurely soak at the famous Blue Lagoon to cap it all off? It’s all there for you.
Departures: May 1 – Sept. 30 from $1,999* per person based on double occupancy. For more information, click here.
*Prices quoted are exclusive of applicable taxes and official charges by destination of approximately $100-$270, per person including the Sept. 11th Security Fee.
Explore Your Inner Viking With New Iceland Brochure
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009
Some of the best photography ever to come out of Iceland is displayed in the Tourist Board’s new 2009 travel brochure. From the country’s iconic Iceland horse on the cover, to scenes of non-stop fun under the Midnight Sun, plus puffins, snowmobiling, waterfalls and jeep touring, you’ll be spellbound, quite possibly overcome with an irresistible urge to start packing your bags. The 42-page brochure also includes information on the weather (of which we have plenty), accommodations, shopping, and a comprehensive list of outdoor activities. Order your free copy of this brochure, specially written for North American visitors, at www.icelandtouristboard.com.
