Tourist hotspots around the world are groaning under the pressure of masses of people. A concept is now being introduced on Greek islands to combat this, but it may not be to the liking of all travelers.
Munich – What happens when mass tourism stops can currently be seen in Mallorca. There, visitor numbers are falling so drastically that restaurateurs are facing closures. Elsewhere, streams of tourists are causing problems, for example in some idyllic places in Bavaria, which have now come up with something to protect themselves from the rush of visitors. In order to limit the negative consequences for the country and its people, cruise ship tourists in Greece will in future be asked to pay more by law.
New fee in Greece: Cruise tourists pay 20 euros in Mykonos and Santorini
According to information from the Athens Morning Newspaper Kathimerini Cruise tourists who disembark in Santorini or Mykonos will have to pay a fee of 20 euros in the future, and 5 euros in the other ports in the country. These prices will apply from the next season, which runs from June 1 to September 30. In the months of April, May and October, tourists will only have to pay a fee of 12 euros and 3 euros respectively, and from November to March, only 4 euros and 1 euro respectively.
Tourism Minister: “New chapter for Greek tourism”
Loud Kathimerini The Greek government expects total revenues of around 50 million euros. One third of these funds would go to the municipalities, the Ministry of Shipping and the Ministry of Tourism. “We are opening a new chapter for Greek tourism, for sustainable, high-quality development,” Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni is quoted as saying by Kathimerini.
Meanwhile, tourism in Bavaria is at a record high. One region in particular is experiencing a particularly strong tourist boom. (Building)
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