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Travel Connect Acquires Haman Group

Travel Connect has reached an agreement to acquire Haman Group, a well-established Scandinavian travel company, marking an exciting new chapter for the Group and strengthening its position in international travel markets.

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Applications now open for Travel Connect Fund

The deadline to apply for the third allocation from the Travel Connect Fund is October 8th.

Álfheiður Ágústsdóttir new Deputy CEO

Álfheiður Ágústsdóttir has been appointed Deputy CEO of Travel Connect, taking over the role from Davíð Harðarson, who has stepped into the position of Chairman of the Board, leading the group's external growth with a continued focus on international expansion.

We have renewed our Travelife Certification

We are proud to share that Travel Connect has successfully renewed its Travelife Certified award for the first time, reaffirming our lasting commitment to sustainability.

VR Company of the Year 2026

Travel Connect was named Company of the Year 2026 in the large company category, received the Most Family-Friendly Company of the Year award for the first time, and daughter brand Iceland Travel recognized as a Model Company.

Sustainability Across Our Network

Most suppliers in Travel Connect's network are locally owned, with tourism revenue staying close to home and in the hands of people who genuinely care about their communities. Our data shows strong commitment across all three pillars of sustainable tourism, with plenty of room still to grow.

Travel Connect Fund has donated 13 million ISK

Since its launch in October 2025, Travel Connect Fund has directed 13 million ISK to 12 projects across Iceland and Scotland, from supporting children with rare diseases to funding inclusive play for disabled young people.

Applications are open

Applications are open for Travel Connect Fund donations and the deadline to apply is March 8th. Not-for-profit organizations doing meaningful work aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals can now apply for donations.

Travel Connect Moves Under One Roof

In fall 2025, Travel Connect reached an important milestone when all its travel brands in Iceland moved into the same building at Suðurlandsbraut 34 in Reykjavík. After years of operating from three different office locations, our teams are now united under one roof.

Travel Connect Fund Announces First Project Recipients

We're proud to share that the Travel Connect Fund has selected its first round of projects to support.

Travel Connect recognized by The Icelandic Equality Scale

We’re proud that Travel Connect has been recognised for gender equality by Jafnvægisvogin (The Equality Scale) for the second year in a row.

Proud sponsors of Landsbjörg

We're thrilled to announce that Travel Connect has renewed our sponsorship of Landsbjörg, Icelandic association for search,rescue & injury prevention (ICE-SAR).

Nordic Visitor in Scotland organises river clean up

The Edinburgh team of Nordic Visitor recently traded keyboards for gloves and joined The Water of Leith Conservation Trust for a river cleanup organised by their Sustainability Committee.

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