Iceland was amongst the first countries to be severely hit by the recession towards the end of the previous decade, yet has been quick to recover thanks mainly to the booming tourism industry. The Strokkur geyser for example is one of the top attractions. Number of cruise ships arrive at regular intervals to visit Iceland. Thus boom has fuelled numerous tourism jobs making this the top money spinner ahead of fishing. However, sustainability is a concern grappling environmentalists as well as tourism planners.