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Tourism, accounting for nearly 20% of the population's employment and contributing about 10% of GDP, has become one of the main pillars of economic activity post-crisis. However, this reliance on tourism has also exposed vulnerabilities, especially during global downturns like the COVID-19 pandemic. While tourism, combined with innovations in energy, has been pivotal in Iceland’s recovery, these twin crutches bring inherent risks.