Trump's Greenland envoy is in for a 'rude awakening'
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Air Greenland sees unusual late bookings and increased demand from U.S., UK, and Germany as political developments drive international interest, testing the territory's tourism strategy.
A bipartisan group of Senators is in Denmark speaking to officials there as President Trump announces new tariffs and continues to talk about taking over Greenland.
STOCKHOLM, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Denmark's King Frederik will travel to Greenland during the week starting February 16, he told journalists on Thursday. "I look forward to travel to Greenland," the king told reporters while on a trip to Lithuania.
Bookings to the island increased last year, and there are plans for two new airports. Threats from President Trump may change that.
But before it made headlines as the latest pawn in Trump's political game, Greenland was emerging as an up-and-coming travel destination.
HX Expeditions today announced its "HX Greenland Promise," which will cover the company's sailings in the region. According to a statement, the initiative aims to demonstrate a commitment to any expedition itinerary featuring Greenland.