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🚨 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐱: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒! 🚨 Starting in 2024, Norway is set to introduce a 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐱 aimed at preserving the beauty and services in its most popular destinations. 🏞️ This tax could be added to 𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐬 or 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, impacting travel plans to breathtaking spots like the 𝐋𝐨𝐟𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 and 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐬ø. Local governments are looking into different ways to collect the tax, such as checking car fares or adding fees to fares. 🚗🚌 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬! 🍂 There are no immediate changes to entry requirements or travel rules this season, so you can enjoy Norway’s stunning landscapes without any extra hassle. Plan your trip wisely and stay tuned for more updates on how this new tax might affect your next Norwegian adventure! 🇳🇴 #norway #tromsø #news #good #scenic #sustainable #tourism #promote #delphistravel #travel #departure #group #tour #trip #solo #viral

🚨 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐱: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒! 🚨 Starting in 2024, Norway is set to introduce a 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐱 aimed at preserving the beauty and services in its most popular destinations. 🏞️ This tax could be added to 𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐬 or 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, impacting travel plans to breathtaking spots like the 𝐋𝐨𝐟𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 and 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐬ø. Local authorities are exploring various ways to collect the tax, such as checking car 𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 or adding fees to 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 🚗🚌 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬! 🍂 There are no immediate changes to entry requirements or travel rules this season, so you can enjoy Norway’s stunning landscapes without any extra hassle. Plan your trip wisely and stay tuned for more updates on how this new tax might affect your next Norwegian adventure! 🇳🇴 #norway #tromsø #news #good #scenic #sustainable #tourism #promote #delphistravel #travel #departure #group #tour #trip #solo #viral

Venice’s Tourist Tax: A Step Towards Sustainable Exploration Venice, a city synonymous with art, history, and waterways, invites millions of visitors each year. This influx, while economically beneficial, poses challenges to the city’s sustainability. In response, Venice has introduced a tourist tax, a measure that prompts us to reflect on our impact as travelers. Reflecting on the Tourist Tax As you read about Venice’s “tassa di soggiorno” and “contributo di accesso,” consider your stance as a traveler. How do you perceive these taxes? Are they a minor inconvenience, or do you view them as a valuable contribution to the city’s preservation? The Eco-Friendly Perspective From an eco-friendly standpoint, these taxes are more than financial levies; they are part of a broader strategy to promote responsible tourism. The funds generated are reinvested into the city to maintain its infrastructure, protect its environment, and enhance visitor services. This proactive approach aligns with global efforts to foster eco-friendly travel practices. Your Role as a Visitor When planning your visit to Venice, remember that the overnight and access taxes are not merely additional costs but investments in the city’s future. By paying these taxes, you are participating in a collective effort to ensure that Venice remains vibrant and intact for future generations. Venice’s tourist tax is a call to action for all of us. It challenges us to think about our travel habits and their long-term effects on the destinations we cherish. As we embrace the concept of sustainable tourism, we contribute to a legacy that values preservation over mere consumption. What’s your perspective on Venice’s approach to managing tourism? Do you see it as a necessary step towards eco-friendly travel, or do you have reservations about its implementation? #VeniceTouristTax #SustainableTourism #TravelThoughtfully #VenicePreservation #EcoConsciousTravel #CityOfCanals #VisitVeniceResponsibly

Greece's recent decision to impose tourism taxes on cruise ship visitors, particularly in hotspots like Santorini & Mykonos, reflects an increasingly common strategy among countries grappling with the negative effects of overtourism. Its a complex issue with both potential benefits and drawbacks. Arguments FOR the Tax : 1. Curbing cvertourism & promote responsible tourism. Overtourism risks degrading the very experiences tourists come to enjoy, and this type of tax helps ensure these destinations remain attractive in the long term. 2. Investing in public Infrastructure which would benefit both tourists and residents.  Arguments AGAINST the Tax: 1. This fees could make Greece less competitive, particularly as it recovers from past economic crises and the COVID-19 pandemic. 2. Cruise ship operators argue that their passengers put less strain on resources compared to other tourists. A flat tax might be fairer. In my view, Greece’s strategy could position it as a leader in sustainable tourism, ensuring that visitors contribute to the preservation of the places they enjoy. With many travelers becoming more environmentally conscious, measures that prioritize sustainability could enhance Greece’s reputation rather than diminish it. You can read the full article published on Financial Times. #fintedu #cruisefees #taxes #financialtimes #greece

As more and more popular destinations introduce tourist taxes, you might be wondering how you can have less of an impact on the local area when you travel. Travelling sustainably could help you to improve the places you visit, protect the environment, and lead to a more enjoyable experience for you and your loved ones. Click the link below to discover how you can travel sustainably and support local communities. 🌏

Open Skies Agreement US-DR The United States and the Dominican Republic have recently signed an Open Skies Agreement, which is great news for travelers and tourism! What does this mean? The Open Skies agreement will strengthen the commercial relationship between the US and DR on the tourism and travel front. For the consumer, this agreement will mean more flights and routes between the two countries AND cheaper airfare! This will benefit Americans traveling to the Dominican Republic and Dominicans traveling to the United States. New flight options would include more non-stop flights from more cities in the US/DR, giving travelers the option of visiting more (and maybe also less frequented) destinations within both countries. The Open Skies policy began in the 1990s when the United States began signing agreements with other countries to boost air travel between them. The US has an Open Skies agreement with more than 120 countries around the world, and data from the U.S. Travel Association indicates that prices on routes that are included in the Open Skies agreements have fallen up to 30%. We’re looking forward to seeing more flights, more routes, and cheaper tickets as the Dominican Republic keeps growing as a favorite tourist destination for American travelers! #dominicanrepublic

Thanks to Travel Bulletin Australia for carrying my column today, highlighting that Australia's cruise industry, while currently experiencing strong passenger demand, faces a cautious future outlook. The enthusiasm of Australian cruisers and the economic benefits they bring are tempered by operational and regulatory challenges, which could impact future growth. Australia remains one of the most passionate cruise markets globally. In 2023, 1.25 million Australians embarked on an ocean cruise, and around 200,000 international visitors cruised in our region. This enthusiasm reflects a robust recovery, with Australians favouring close-to-home itineraries and contributing significantly to local economies. This broad economic contribution underscores the importance of cruise tourism in both metropolitan and regional areas, fostering growth and development. However, the industry faces significant challenges. Collaborative efforts between the government, industry stakeholders, and local communities are essential to create a sustainable and thriving cruise industry.  Overall, Australia benefits greatly from cruise tourism, but the future growth of the industry will depend on successfully overcoming operational and regulatory hurdles to remain competitive in the global market. Read my Travel Bulletin Australia column here… https://lnkd.in/gvvWraB3 #WeAreCruise

🏖️💰 Rethinking Tourism Taxes in Venice Venice's €5 tourist ticket hasn't curbed the influx of visitors, proving that taxes alone aren't enough to deter excessive tourism. Despite generating €2 million since July, traffic remains high, prompting authorities to consider raising the fee to €10 in the near future. With additional taxes already applied by hotels and airports, a mere increase in fees is not a sufficient solution. In this Greek report from Kathimerini, reporter Sofia Christou spoke to Megan Epler Wood, Managing Director of Cornell University's Sustainable Tourism Asset Management Program who emphasizes the need for Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) to collaborate with local agencies to determine the real cost per tourist to ensure fair and sustainable use of limited resources. Effective tourism management requires taxes that reflect the true impact of visitors. Discover more about the evolving strategies to manage over-tourism in Venice in this article -  https://lnkd.in/gDuSpQpV #TourismTax #SustainableTravel #OverTourism #DestinationManagement #Ecotourism #Venice #MeganEplerWood

The Municipal Port Authority of Mykonos has raised concerns about the potential impact of an announced high cruise levy charged to passengers visiting the island. #Greece #GreekTourism #GreekTravel #Travel #Tourism #cruises #Greekcruises #CruiseTourism #Mykonos #CruiseLevy #CruiseMeasures #CruiseTravel

As Greece considers limiting cruise visitors to manage overtourism, the cruise industry faces significant changes. Popular destinations like Santorini and Mykonos are experiencing overcrowding, prompting potential restrictions starting in 2025. This move aligns with a global trend toward sustainable tourism, seen in places like Venice, Amsterdam and Alaska. While these changes pose challenges for cruise lines, they also present opportunities for innovation and eco-friendly practices, ensuring the future of cruising remains balanced and beneficial for all. #CruiseIndustry #CruiseNews #TravelNews #Cruise #SustainableTravel Read my article here: https://lnkd.in/e9pfzZZ9