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

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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