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Greece to tax cruise ship arrivals to protect popular islands from overtourism!
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My my,there is also another tax in Pireaus for docking of cruise ships, hasn't the landscape of Tourism Industry changed?!..I like that bit 'To protect the islands!'Now I wander how charging would 'protect the islands'?!
... Just the other day Mykonos had 8 cruise ships docked simultaneously with no over crowding!!....so stated the Mayor!The sadest,as always about this is ask anyone who works day in day out if they are rewarded directly for their efforts, especially in the islands which are extortionately costly for the workers for living and accommodation expenses!
https://www.reuters.com/world/europ...otect-popular-islands-overtourism-2024-09-08/
... Just the other day Mykonos had 8 cruise ships docked simultaneously with no over crowding!!....so stated the Mayor!The sadest,as always about this is ask anyone who works day in day out if they are rewarded directly for their efforts, especially in the islands which are extortionately costly for the workers for living and accommodation expenses!https://www.reuters.com/world/europ...otect-popular-islands-overtourism-2024-09-08/
Business declines on two islands!
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Business declines on two islands | eKathimerini.com
The islands of Mykonos and Santorini, perhaps Greece’s most famous tourist destinations, were the two glaring exceptions in the accommodation and catering business during the first half of the year.
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Popular Greek island 'empty' in 'worst season ever' says tour guide over fears it was being overwhelmed
The 'over-tourism' phenomenon, which has also been reported in destinations such as Venice, Barcelona and Dubrovnik, has been a major issue in Santorini in recent years, but there's another side to it, claims a local tour guide
..... Having worked in Tourism Industry for many years I never believe statistics(I take them with pinch of salt! ).... Quantifying revenue streams from these two Islands especially Mykonos would be a classified confidential subject, perhaps no one know how it is determined!!Just a few weeks ago Santorini was restricting numbers,so says the media!?....and now the tour guide says the opposite!....I am going to wait until the end of the summer.Income wise Super Yachts and high end tourism certainly produces substantial revenue,be it may not spreading across, vacant aircraft seats is an indicator of dissatisfied travellers but this has been long time coming!
