How Local Tour Operators Are Building South Greenland's New Era of Tourism
Summary
South Greenland is developing its tourism industry with new infrastructure like an airport in Qaqortoq to make travel easier. A new 2024 law requires tourism businesses to be mostly owned and controlled by Greenland residents, aiming to support local people and culture in the growing tourism sector.Key Facts
- Qaqortoq, South Greenland’s largest town, opened its first airport in April 2026.
- The airport offers daily flights to Nuuk and four weekly flights to Iceland during summer.
- Tourism made up 4.9% of Greenland’s economy in 2024 and provided about 1,800 jobs.
- A 2024 tourism law requires at least two-thirds local ownership and voting control of tourism companies by Greenland residents.
- Businesses must comply with the new rule by January 1, 2027, targeting mostly foreign-owned companies.
- Greenland has no roads between towns; travel is by boats or planes and depends on the weather.
- Land in Greenland is collectively owned; no one can own land privately.
- Local tour operators focus on authentic experiences like farm stays, horseback riding, and local food to share Greenlandic culture and lifestyle.
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