With its icebergs melting, Greenland mulls ways to control tourist crowds

A growing number of tourists from around the world are flocking to Greenland to take in the Arctic island's breathtaking icebergs, vast vistas and natural beauty. But authorities are now mulling ways of controlling crowd numbers in order to protect the fragile environment, already under threat from global warming. – Photo: AFP

As tourists flock to Greenland to take in its breathtaking icebergs and natural beauty, authorities are mulling ways to control crowds to protect the fragile environment, already threatened by global warming.

"It's a dream destination," said Yves Gleyze, a veteran off-the-beaten-track French tourist in his 60s as he arrived at the airport in Ilulissat.