Anti-Tourism Protests Are Not New. They Happened in Ancient Rome, 19th-Century England and After World War II

Anti-tourism protests are not new. They happened in ancient Rome, 19th-century England and after World War II

This hot European summer, anti-tourism protests have made headlines, from Barcelona to Venice, Mallorca and the Canary Islands. The unrest is not confined to Europe, though. In Mexico City on Friday, peaceful protests against overtourism and gentrification by foreign “digital nomads” turned violent, with a small group of protesters smashing storefront windows and ransacking stores. Earlier this year, Japan’s tourism board urged Australians to sw…

New cruise tax on Santorini and Mykonos to curb overtourism

A new tax on cruise passengers has come into effect on the two most popular Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini. As demand continues to grow, especially with Santorini recently listed among the Top 25 Islands to Explore by Cruise in 2025 by National Geographic Traveller, authorities have introduced measures to preserve the islands’ unique character and protect their increasingly strained local infrastructure. The €20 tax per cruise passenger …

Greece imposes tourist tax on cruise passengers - TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends, tourism

Greece has implemented a new tourist tax targeting cruise passengers in a bid to manage over-tourism, especially in its most visited islands like Santorini and Mykonos. Starting July 2025, cruise ships docking at these popular destinations must pay EUR 20 (approx. USD 23.62) per passenger. For smaller islands, the tax is set at EUR 5 per passenger. The tax will be enforced annually during peak season—from June 1 to September 30—and is expected t…