Greenland opens Ilulissat international airport to boost tourism

Greenland inaugurated a new international airport in Ilulissat, aiming to attract direct flights and grow tourism as part of economic diversification away from fishing. Tourist arrivals reached 180,000 in 2025, and the new infrastructure is expected to increase capacity. The move signals a strategic push to reduce economic reliance on a single sector, though its impact on the broader economy remains to be seen.

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