Iceland rebounds, mainly on tourism explosion
Icelandair promotions, Game of Thrones, and a volcanic eruption help put the country on the map
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Reykjavik, Iceland
SET against a vista of sea and mountains, the city's modern concert hall and convention centre, with its kaleidoscopic facade of multi-coloured glass, averages more than 140,000 visitors each month.
The thriving complex, which hosts fans of Björk and enthusiasts of yo-yoing, is a symbol of how the country has recovered from the economic crisis, aided by tourists, whose appreciation for Iceland and whose influx of cash are further helping to spur development.
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