The new measures are designed to tackle overtourism on the islands of Santorini and Mykonos, with the cruise ship levy equating to just under £17 in a move likely to impact on British tourists
Cruise ship passengers heading to the Greek islands of Santorini and Mykonos will soon be subject to a new tax aimed at combating overtourism. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced the measures, which are intended to protect popular destinations that are crucial to Greece's tourism -dependent economy, with certain hotspots like Santorini under pressure despite the country's €20 billion revenue from nearly 31 million tourists in 2023.
The local population has expressed concerns that the surge in tourism is impacting their quality of life, driving up housing and rental prices, reports the Express . This month, reports have surfaced that demonstrators are blaming a steep rise in prices on an increase in short-term holiday lets and tourist apartments.
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