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      <title>Ný OECD-skýrsla dregur fram helstu áherslur í íslenskri ferðaþjónustu</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.west.is/static/news/sm/_medium-7.jpg?v=1" alt="" /></p>Nýverið kom út skýrslan OECD Tourism Trends & Policies 2026, sem gefin er út annað hvert ár og veitir yfirgripsmikið yfirlit yfir þróun, stefnumótun og helstu tölur um ferðaþjónustu í aðildarríkjum OECD, þar á meðal Íslandi.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Lets talk about……Reykholt and Kleppjárnsreykir</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.west.is/static/news/sm/reykholt-4.jpg?v=1" alt="" /></p>Located in the heart of Borgarfjörður, Reykholt and Kleppjárnsreykir offer visitors a fascinating blend of Icelandic history, geothermal activity and beautiful countryside. Just a few kilometres apart, these neighbouring villages provide an authentic glimpse into rural life while serving as excellent bases for exploring some of West Iceland's most famous attractions.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The World's Worst Photographer Takes on Iceland</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.west.is/static/news/sm/1783676533_screenshot-2026-07-10-at-09.34.33.png?v=1" alt="" /></p>In April 2026, Icelandair invited people around the world to nominate the worst photographers they knew—including themselves. The response exceeded all expectations: 127,642 applications and an impressive collection of truly questionable photographs.
After more than 2,000 hours of reviewing entries and interviewing candidates, one winner emerged: Blanche Montemard from Paris.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Versti ljósmyndarinn leggur land undir fót á Íslandi</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.west.is/static/news/sm/screenshot-2026-07-10-at-09.34.33.png?v=1" alt="" /></p>Í apríl 2026 bauð Icelandair fólki um allan heim að tilnefna versta ljósmyndarann sem það þekkti – eða sjálft sig. Viðbrögðin fóru fram úr öllum væntingum: 127.642 umsóknir bárust ásamt ótrúlegu safni af vægast sagt misheppnuðum ljósmyndum.
Eftir meira en 2.000 klukkustundir af yfirferð umsókna og viðtala stóð einn sigurvegari uppi: Blanche Montemard frá París.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Wildlife in West Iceland</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.west.is/static/news/sm/seals.jpg?v=1" alt="" /></p>West Iceland is one of Iceland's premier destinations for experiencing wildlife in its natural habitat. From dramatic coastlines and towering bird cliffs to peaceful fjords, lava fields and highland landscapes, the region is home to an extraordinary variety of species throughout the year.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Skemmtiferðaskip leggur í Akraneshöfn í fyrsta sinn í 5 ár</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.west.is/static/news/sm/le_bellot_moored_at_pier_26_in_port_of_tallinn_28_april_2024.jpg?v=1" alt="Le Bellot (mynd frá Akraneskaupstað)" /></p>Skemmtiferðaskipið Le Bellot lagði við bryggju á Akranesi, þjóðhátíðardaginn 17.júní 2026. Skipið átti að sigla inn á Grundarfjörð en áform breyttust vegna veðurs.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Solar Eclipse in West Iceland 12 August 2026</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.west.is/static/news/sm/eclipse-ap8-24-sequence.jpg?v=1" alt="" /></p>On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse occurs in Iceland for the first time since 1954. The path of totality crosses the Westfjords, Snæfellsnes peninsula and the Reykjanes peninsula.
This is the first total eclipse to be visible from Reykjavík since June 17, 1433.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The Homes That Built Iceland</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.west.is/static/news/sm/eiriksstadir-summer-2.jpg?v=1" alt="Eiríksstaðir longhouse in Dalir" /></p>Turf houses are among Iceland's most distinctive architectural and cultural treasures, offering a unique insight into the lives and living conditions of past generations. For centuries, they were the traditional homes of Icelanders, built from turf, stone and timber to provide warm, well-insulated shelter in the country's harsh climate.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Atvikavaktin á 30 mínútum - Örnámskeið fyrir ferðaþjónustuaðila</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.west.is/static/news/sm/ornamskeid-fyrir-ferdathjonustuadila-4-.png?v=1" alt="" /></p>Öryggi er ein af mikilvægustu undirstöðum íslenskrar ferðaþjónustu. Á hverjum degi verða atvik og nærslys sem geta veitt dýrmætan lærdóm og skapað tækifæri til umbóta áður en alvarleg slys eiga sér stað.
Skráningarform sem heldur utan um slys, óhöpp og næratvik á einfaldan, samræmdan og gagnlegan hátt til að auka öryggi í ferðaþjónustu.

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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Vesturland kynnt á vinnustofu í Kanada</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.west.is/static/news/sm/img_3240.jpeg?v=1" alt="Kristján Guðmundsson kynnir Vesturland" /></p>Kristján Guðmundsson var fulltrúi Markaðsstofu Vesturlands á vinnustofu í Kanada á dögunum. Íslandsstofa sá um skipulagningu vinnustofunnar en alls tóku 17 fyrirtæki og fjórar Markaðsstofur þátt.
Á vinnustofunni var íslensk ferðaþjónusta kynnt fyrir...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Celebrate Iceland’s Independence Day – June 17</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.west.is/static/news/sm/skallagrimsgardur_medium.jpg?v=1" alt="" /></p>Every year on June 17, Icelanders celebrate Independence Day, marking the founding of the Republic of Iceland in 1944 and the country's independence from Danish rule.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Stýrihópur vegna almyrkva heimsótti Vesturland</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.west.is/static/news/sm/styri_2.jpeg?v=1" alt="" /></p>Markaðsstofa Vesturlands skipulagði vettvangsferð á Vesturland fyrir stýrihóp stjórnarráðsins vegna almyrkva en stýrihópurinn sem forsætisráðherra skipaði í byrjun árs hefur unnið að samhæfingu undirbúnings íslenskra stjórnvalda vegna almyrkva á sólu 12. ágúst 2026. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Day of the Fisherman</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.west.is/static/news/sm/2024-05-15-16.35.35.jpg?v=1" alt="" /></p>Every year, on the first Sunday of June, Iceland celebrates Sjómannadagurinn, also known as the Day of the Fisherman. If Pentecost falls on the same weekend, the festivities are postponed until the following Sunday.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>A Birdwatcher’s Guide to West Iceland</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.west.is/static/news/sm/1779899859_a-breidafirdinum_medium.jpg?v=1" alt="" /></p>As spring arrives, West Iceland’s wetlands, coastlines, and cliffs come alive with birdsong and movement. From puffins nesting on sea cliffs to Arctic terns soaring above black sand beaches, the region offers unforgettable birdwatching experiences. Rich wetlands, coastal ecosystems, and diverse habitats make West Iceland one of the country’s most rewarding destinations for nature and bird enthusiasts alike.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Mikilvægur upplýsingafundur vegna Almyrkvans</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.west.is/static/news/sm/1779459849_hellisandur-view-_medium.jpg?v=1" alt="" /></p>Miðvikudaginn 20.maí var haldin upplýsingafundur vegna almyrkvans en um var að ræða netfund í gegnum forritið Teams og var það Markaðsstofa Vesturlands sem boðaði fundinn til að miðla upplýsingum til samráðsvettvangs Vesturlands. Þar voru mætt fulltrúar lögreglunnar á Vesturlandi, HVE, Snæfellsjökulsþjóðgarði og frá sveitarfélögum á Vesturlandi en einnig voru þar þjónustuaðilar og áhugasamir íbúar sem vildu fá upplýsingar um almyrkvann. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Bætt aðgengi - betri upplifun - Global Accessibility Awareness Day</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.west.is/static/news/sm/1778839039_gott-adgengi-i-ferdathjonustu.png?v=1" alt="" /></p>Ferðamálastofa býður ferðaþjónustuaðilum og öðrum hagaðilum til viðburðar í tilefni af Global Accessibility Awareness Day, fimmtudaginn 21. maí n.k. frá kl. 10:00 - 11:00.

Viðburðurinn fer fram á Teams og verður í beinu streymi en nauðsynlegt að skrá sig.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 09:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Exploring West Iceland Through the Eyes of Walter Mitty</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.west.is/static/news/sm/walter-mitty_8.jpg?v=1" alt="" /></p>Inspired by James Thurber’s beloved short story, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty follows Walter Mitty (Ben Stiller), a quiet employee at Life Magazine, as he leaves behind his ordinary routine and sets off on an unforgettable journey across the globe in search of a missing photograph by legendary photojournalist Sean O’Connell (Sean Penn).
While Walter’s adventure takes him to places portrayed as Greenland and the Himalayas, Iceland becomes one of the film’s true highlights. Its dramatic scenery and breathtaking landscapes play a major role throughout the movie, making it one of the first major Hollywood productions to showcase Iceland so prominently.
Filming took place in seven different locations across the country, from Seyðisfjörður in the East Fjords to Stykkishólmur on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in West Iceland.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Opinn fræðslufundur – Almyrkvi á sólu</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.west.is/static/news/sm/samtal-um-almyrkva-2026-1200-x-628-px-1-e1778151070222.png?v=1" alt="" /></p>Sævar Helgi Bragason mætir í þjóðgarðsmiðstöðina á Hellissandi, þriðjudaginn 12. maí og heldur opinn fræðslufund um Almyrkva á sólu sem mun eiga sér stað þann 12. ágúst 2026. Erindið er í boði Soroptimistaklúbbs Snæfellsness.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Coffee anyone?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.west.is/static/news/sm/basalt-hotel-49_medium.jpg?v=1" alt="" /></p>Exploring West Iceland is about more than just visiting the sights—it’s about slowing down and enjoying the journey along the way. This is a region best experienced at a relaxed pace, taking in each moment as it comes. And what better way to pause between adventures than with a great cup of coffee?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Vesturland fær tvo styrki úr Framkvæmdasjóði ferðamannastaða</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.west.is/static/news/sm/glymur-waterfall-11_medium.jpg?v=1" alt="" /></p>Tvö metnaðarfull verkefni á Vesturlandi hafa hlotið styrk úr Framkvæmdasjóði ferðamannastaða fyrir árið 2026. Alls var úthlutað til 18 verkefna um land allt og nemur heildarfjárhæð styrkja tæpum 490 milljónum króna.
Að þessu sinni var sérstök áhersla lögð á öryggi ferðamanna og endurspeglast það í þeim verkefnum sem fengu úthlutun. 
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
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