Tourist hotspots around the world are groaning under the crowds. On some Greek islands, a measure is now to be implemented that not every holidaymaker will like.
Syke – The extent to which tourism can affect the local economy is currently demonstrated by an example in Mallorca: restaurateurs there are complaining about the worst season since Corona, and many landlords fear for their livelihoods due to falling visitor numbers. At the same time, other regions are struggling with the consequences of mass tourism, such as the city of Seville in Spain. Greece is also now trying to reduce the negative impact on the population and nature with new regulations. In the future, cruise tourists in the land of philosophers and ancient gods will have to pay higher fees due to a legal regulation.
Entrance fee for cruise tourists: 20 euros are due in Mykonos and Santorini
As the Athens newspaper Kathimerini reported that cruise tourists who dock in the ports of Santorini or Mykonos will have to pay 20 euros in the future. In other ports in the country, a fee of 5 euros will be charged. These new fees will apply from the next season, which runs from June 1 to September 30. In the transition months of April, May and October, the fees will be 12 euros and 3 euros respectively, while from November to March they will only be 4 euros and 1 euro respectively.
Tourism Minister: “A turning point for Greek tourism”
According to Kathimerini, the Greek government expects revenue of around 50 million euros from the new fees. One third of the revenue will go to the municipalities, the rest will be divided between the Ministry of Shipping and the Ministry of Tourism. “We are opening a new chapter for tourism in Greece, for sustainable, high-quality development,” Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni is quoted as saying by Kathimerini.
No queue of tourists, but a long line of customers on Sylt caused head shaking on Facebook. (Building)
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