GJ Travel Recognised as a VR Model Company 2026

VR Model Company 2026

GPN member GJ Travel has been recognised as a Model Company 2026 in VR’s annual “Company of the Year” survey. The company is among the 15 medium-sized businesses in Iceland to receive this distinction this year. The survey is conducted by VR, Iceland’s largest trade union, and is based on employee evaluations of factors such […]

Exploring the Future of Bus Travel: Global Passenger Network’s Visit to Busworld 2023

Every two years, the Global Passenger Network (GPN) eagerly anticipates the Busworld trade show in Brussels, Belgium. This event is not just a routine visit for GPN; it’s a golden opportunity to delve into the latest trends, products, and initiatives in the ever-evolving bus industry. This year, from October 7th to 12th, GPN’s delegation, along […]

Kynnisferðir – sister company of GPN Iceland “Reykjavik Excursions” – purchases Actice

GPN Iceland

  An agreement has been signed for Kynnisferðir purchase of the tourism company Actice ehf. which operates under the brand „Activity Iceland“. Actice specializes in tailor-made travel solutions in Iceland’s nature and operates 13 vehicles, mostly modified jeeps as well as offering various other services for tourists. Current owners are Harpa Groiss, Haraldur G. Bender […]

2022 World Travel Market London, a success for Global Passenger Network

GPN at WTM in London

Global Passenger Network (GPN) offered the participants the chance to skip intermediaries and connect directly with the top quality coach companies from around the world. Global Passenger Network (GPN) offered the participants the chance to skip intermediaries and connect directly with the top quality coach companies from around the world. Global Passenger Network has been […]

Passengers’ Health Safety Protocol

safety protocols in coach hire

Bus Rental Health Safety Protocols Safe travelling remains our top priority… • We have equipped our buses and our employees with protection devices. • We assure an even more thorough cleansing and sanitation with highly effective products against viruses and bacteria. We are ready to change routines, to accept a new reality and to believe […]

The Coach Industry during and beyond COVID-19

Around 500 top-level managers in coach operating companies gathered on one of the largest online meetings in the industry to share their experiences and actions during these unprecedented and challenging times. Because of the current situation, most of the coach companies, who are depending on tourism, have to survive without any income for the next […]