admin In the North Atlantic archipelago, The Faroe Islands are increasingly becoming an aspirational destination for travellers and two brand new hotels and an appearance in the upcoming James Bond film are set to increase growth of Tourism in 2020.
According to reports, in 2019, visits to the Faroe Islands have increased by 13%, and the growth is set to accelerate next year with the arrival of an international hotel chain.
After the seafood industry, tourism is the second largest industry in the Faroe Islands and on track to meet Visit Faroe Islands’ official target of tourism generating 1.5bn DKK by 2025.
Faroese scenery from the spectacular Kalsoy Island, which is one of the most visited and photographed sites in the Faroe Islands, will be seen in the new James Bond movie “No Time to Die”. This film will premiere in April 2020.
In the Faroe Islands, currently there are three major hotel projects ongoing and if the film sparks a growing interest in the Faroe Islands, the local hotel industry will be ready to welcome them. A brand new 4-star Hilton Garden Inn is developing by local airline Atlantic Airways, the first hotel chain to set their eyes on the Faroe Islands, and another 4-star Hotel Brandan with 124 rooms and high green environmental standards is developing by local ferry operator Smyril Line.
Regardless of strong growth, the Faroe Islands tourism sector is determined to steer clear of overtourism in the Faroe Islands; and on 16-17 April 2020, most major tourist attractions in the Faroe Islands will be closed for regular visitors and only open to volunteers – or voluntourists – who wish to help maintain them and promote a future of sustainable tourism in the Faroe Islands. The initiative is led by Visit Faroe Islands and is part of a greater effort to preserve the Faroe Islands as one of the most unspoiled and unpolluted places on the planet.
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