Icelandic government policy and tourism growth in peripheral areas: The effects of the Héðinsfjörður tunnels in Fjallabyggð

Tourism has become one of the pillars of the Icelandic economy with a substantial increase in the number of foreign tourists. Tourism has also become the focus of attention in many rural communities where jobs in fisheries and agriculture have declined significantly. A strong and profitable tourism...

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Main Authors: Þóroddur Bjarnason, Edward H. Huijbens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Iceland 2014-12-01
Series:Stjórnmál og Stjórnsýsla
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Online Access:http://www.irpa.is/article/view/1607