Tips for implementation unique cruise passenger fees left his notice of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), while requesting that the revenues from it be directed to port investments.
Cruise: Over 100 million in revenue from cruise fees
“Success Story”
“Cruises are a success story for Greece, contributing €1.4 billion to the Greek economy by 2022. CLIA has long called for more investment in port infrastructure and systematically works with Greek destinations to implement effective management of berth systems for cruise ships. Any increase in applicable port charges must be fit for purpose, commensurate with specific investment requirements. at the port and available to all visitors, with revenues directly reinvested in port operations and local communities,” the statement said.
“Toll revenues should be reinvested directly into port operations”
“We value the strong partnership with the Greek cruise industry and have repeatedly called for further investment in port infrastructure, benefiting local communities and visitors. Any increase in available Port fees should be appropriate for the purpose, in proportion to the specific needs of the port and applicable to all visitors. It should also be implemented after early warning fees should be reinvested directly into port operations to ensure that the benefits have a direct impact on local communities and visitors,” said CLIA.
“The fees must be compared with other port fees in the Mediterranean region to ensure that Greek ports remain attractive and competitive. In addition, port fees are regulated by European and national legislation and must be in line with them principles. We note the government’s intention to address the issues of tourism management during the peak season in some destinations, with the possibility of fluctuating fees,” said this.
“Not just on a cruise”
CLIA argues that this proposal should focus only on sailing. “To find effective solutions for tourism management, a holistic approach is needed. Cruises are planned years in advance, which allows the use of measures to manage the flow of visitors. Such measures have been implemented in coordination with the local municipalities of Santorini and Mykonos, including berthing management systems,” said the statement.
UNDERSTANDING
Finally, CLIA points out that “its member cruise lines will continue to work closely with the local authorities of the destinations they visit to ensure that tangible and effective measures are adopted in the direction of strengthening to manage tourism for a sustainable tourism industry, with benefits for both visitors and residents. We hope that any new measures imposed by the government will be developed in close consultation with the involved towns, ports and tourism operators whose livelihoods depend on cruise tourism.”