A new levy of 20 euros will be imposed on cruise ship passengers in Greece.
This was announced by the country's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during a press conference in Thessaloniki. The head of the Greek government said that Greece does not face a structural problem of overtourism, and Difficulties due to active tourist flow are observed only in certain destinations, during certain weeks and certain months. For example, cruise ships put increased pressure on the islands. Santorini and Mykonos.
The Prime Minister noted that this is precisely why the government is promoting measures such as cruise tax. It will be significant, the data announced – 20 euros during busy months of high season. Part of the revenue from this fee will go to local budgets. Kyriakos Mitsotakis called the situation unacceptable when passengers leave the ship for only 3-4 hours, “having a questionable economic impact on the local community.”
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