The number of Icelanders who fear the effects of the booming tourism industry on Icelandic nature has increased. A new poll conducted by the polling firm MMR for the Icelandic Tourism Board shows that 76% of those who express an opinion on the subject believe foreign visitors are placing an excessive stress on the Icelandic nature. Last year the share was 66,3%.
Read more: Very few Icelanders view growing tourism negatively
The share of Icelanders who believe the state must prioritize investment in tourism infrastructure remains unchanged from last year’s poll, but a growing number of Icelanders believe the state must prioritize investments in toilet facilities for travellers and investments in roads and transport infrastructure. News of inadequate toilet facilities at popular tourism destinations and the danger posed by single-lane bridges are no doubt the reason.
Read more: Majority of residents of Reykjavík find tourists to be pleasant and friendly
At the same time as more Icelanders fear foreign travellers are placing an excessive stress on Icelandic nature, somewhat more people believe the tourism boom has increased Icelanders’ own interest in Icelandic nature. The poll showed 62% believed tourism has increased Icelanders’ interest in Icelandic nature, which is somewhat higher than last year, but slightly lower than in 2014.
The poll shows Icelanders believe the tourism industry has a positive impact on Icelandic society and economy. 56% believe the tourism industry has created a wider range of appealing job opportunities in their community.
The number of Icelanders who fear the effects of the booming tourism industry on Icelandic nature has increased. A new poll conducted by the polling firm MMR for the Icelandic Tourism Board shows that 76% of those who express an opinion on the subject believe foreign visitors are placing an excessive stress on the Icelandic nature. Last year the share was 66,3%.
Read more: Very few Icelanders view growing tourism negatively
The share of Icelanders who believe the state must prioritize investment in tourism infrastructure remains unchanged from last year’s poll, but a growing number of Icelanders believe the state must prioritize investments in toilet facilities for travellers and investments in roads and transport infrastructure. News of inadequate toilet facilities at popular tourism destinations and the danger posed by single-lane bridges are no doubt the reason.
Read more: Majority of residents of Reykjavík find tourists to be pleasant and friendly
At the same time as more Icelanders fear foreign travellers are placing an excessive stress on Icelandic nature, somewhat more people believe the tourism boom has increased Icelanders’ own interest in Icelandic nature. The poll showed 62% believed tourism has increased Icelanders’ interest in Icelandic nature, which is somewhat higher than last year, but slightly lower than in 2014.
The poll shows Icelanders believe the tourism industry has a positive impact on Icelandic society and economy. 56% believe the tourism industry has created a wider range of appealing job opportunities in their community.
