In recent years, Svalbard has attracted a more mainstream traveler. More package tours became available, and many more cruise ships added Svalbard to their Northern Europe itineraries. However ...

"To preserve Svalbard's wilderness, we are updating the regulatory framework to address these challenges," said Tore O. Sandvik. Since January 1 of this year, stricter regulations on tourist ...

First things first, it’s important to address the big debate going on at the moment regarding the future of cruise ship visits to Svalbard. Although tourism is of growing importance to the ...

"To preserve Svalbard's wilderness, we are updating the regulatory framework to address these challenges," said Tore O. Sandvik. Since 1 January this year, stricter regulations on tourist activity ...

A new study has revealed the alarming extent glaciers have shrunk over the past 40 years in a global warming hotspot for the ...