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Prime Minister sees ‘enormous opportunities’ in proposed tourism fee

A new infrastructure and nature fee for tourists in Iceland has been proposed, with the Prime Minister highlighting its potential benefits, according to RÚV English.

Reykjavík city buildings from above
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A proposed infrastructure and nature fee for visitors to Iceland presents significant possibilities for the country’s tourism sector, the Prime Minister said, according to RÚV English.

While the proposed fee has been announced, details regarding its rates, scope or the planned timeline for its introduction have not yet been made public.

“I see enormous opportunities for Iceland as a tourist destination in the proposed infrastructure and nature fee,” the Prime Minister said, as cited by RÚV English.

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