Greenland wants to welcome new tourists. Just maybe not Trump

Greenland wants to welcome new tourists. Just maybe not Trump

Greenland's tourism industry is expected to see a boom this year following the launch of a new route between the island’s capital and Newark airport

Improved connectivity and newfound notoriety boost tourism to Greenland

Tourism workers in Greenland are looking forward to a surge in visits in 2025, thanks partly to a spike in interest following US President Donald Trump’s remarks about annexing the mineral-rich Atlantic Arctic nation, and partly due to an increase in direct connectivity, as well as the growing popularity of more remote destinations. Around 150,000 tourists visited the autonomous Danish territory in 2024, according to Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenlan…

Greenland eager to welcome tourists

Greenland has a message for the rest of the world: We're waiting for you. "Come visit Greenland," said Nukartaa Andreassen, who works for a water taxi company in the capital city, Nuuk. "Learn about it, learn about us. We love to have you. We love to tell our stories and our culture."