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Iceland tourism rises nearly 10% as German, French and Nordic visitors fuel demand for northern lights, glaciers and geothermal escapes

Iceland expects 2.24 million visitors in 2026 as it expands year-round tourism through geothermal wellness, Northern Lights, winter sports and sustainable travel.

Malta becomes Europe’s most tourist-dense island destination, welcoming over four million visitors annually despite covering just 316 square kilometres.