• 355 ICELAND (3:4): How a Volcanic Eruption Transformed Iceland's Economy

  • Jan 27 2025
  • Length: 35 mins
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355 ICELAND (3:4): How a Volcanic Eruption Transformed Iceland's Economy

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  • Dive into the incredible story of Iceland's economic transformation. As I talked to some locals, I discovered how a volcanic eruption and innovative marketing turned a financial crisis into a tourism boom.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Iceland's banking system collapsed in 2008
    • The Eyjafjallajökull volcano eruption unexpectedly boosted tourism
    • From 500,000 to 2.6 million tourists in just eight years
    • Unique insights into Icelandic culture and the Westfjords region

    Relevant Links:

    • Inspired by Iceland Campaign: https://www.visiticeland.com
    • Westfjords Tourism: https://westfjords.is

    Blog Post Link with pictures, videos and full article: https://theradiovagabond.com/355-iceland

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