Multiple European countries, including Greece, the UK, Spain, Italy, France, and Croatia, are implementing or planning significant increases in cruise passenger taxes and fees this year. This collective action is primarily driven by the need to manage overtourism and fund Read More …
The cruise industry is showcasing remarkable adaptability and flexibility as it navigates new waters in Asia. Recent changes involving new “special port fees” in China, which are a response to similar U.S. levies on Chinese vessels, are prompting cruise lines Read More …
Port Canaveral has implemented an increase in parking fees at its cruise terminals, marking the first rate change since 2017. The new daily parking charge is $20 plus taxes for both standard vehicles and RVs, up from the previous rate Read More …
In a wonderful step forward for sustainable tourism and collaborative partnership, Mexico has successfully introduced a new, thoughtfully structured fee for cruise passengers. This positive development is the result of a successful dialogue between the Mexican government and the Florida-Caribbean Read More …
In a positive step forward for long-term sustainable tourism, Mexico is set to implement a new, thoughtfully structured tourist tax for cruise passengers starting July 1, 2025. This new measure is the result of a successful collaboration and compromise between Read More …
In a forward-looking move to enhance its vibrant tourism sector, the city of Juneau, Alaska, is actively engaging in discussions about future development and sustainable growth. A key topic is the potential for a new cruise facility, a project initiated Read More …
The Bahamas is set to implement significant new cruise tourism taxes and regulations, joining a growing movement among nations in the Americas and Caribbean, including the US, Mexico, and Canada, aimed at ensuring the sector is more accountable, equitable, and Read More …
The Bahamas is set to implement a new suite of cruise tourism taxes and regulations, joining a growing coalition of countries across the Americas and the Caribbean—including the US, Mexico, Canada, Jamaica, Belize, Barbados, and the U.S. Virgin Islands—that are Read More …