This summer The Greek islands Desire Is very expensive for travel members. The Greek government has decided to impose a travel rate, which is a line, he says, used Improve the port infrastructure The country. This decision has caused strong reactions of international travel companies.
“Travels in Greece are increasingly expensive“ In Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Sandy Veer, Director of International Government Relations and Public Affairs, declared ‘EuroNius’ and Sandy Veer.
“It will undoubtedly influence. It is something that surprised us. We believe it This line is very high And we expected a better government response, which would work with us in solutions instead of imposing Instant and the highest line. We are still waiting for them to review and treat us for our global contribution, and we work with ourselves at a more detailed level in providing the country. “
Travel rate 20 euros for Miconos and Santorini 5 euros to other Greek islands. The Greek government reportedly decided to cope with the increase in the proportion of Miconos and Santorini Excessive tourism In the two most famous Greek islands.
Does it benefit or evaluate for places with high rates?
“I think Travel rate does not prevent the viewer From his wishes to visit a certain place when he has only a while to travel, he said, “EuroNius’ director Marcus Pudich, the director of the places in Tui Cruise.” I don’t know if this is really a specific goal. We openly understand existence The travel industry has an impactSays Putich.
“But I doubt that imposing a line solves the issue of the audience to some places. In the end, the port of the travel vessels will always be receiving the measurements. In the end, it is interesting to see the fact that it is PoundAlthough most of the tourism in Greece does not need to come from travel ships, “the director of TUI Cruz’s places concludes.
Representatives of the travel department indicate that the best way to deal with excessive tourism Make alternative places. “The ports are rising like six ports Creed, stops and thousands of“The general director of the Posidonia Exhibitions ‘EuroNius’ explains to the Thodoris Vogos.” But foreign visitors do not know them, especially in Americans and travels travelers. So our work Promote these islands So the foreigner who wants to buy a journey does not insist that he only prefers Miconos or Santorini. “
In search of new popular places
The 8th Maritime Tourism Forum of Posidonia (BSDF) The Mediterranean’s Herraclin was held at an important moment for travel tourism in the Mediterranean. The forum united more than 200 senior executives, political leaders, port officials and tourists The future of standard sea tourism Under the general topic: “Mediterranean: Emergency need for new popular ports and locations.”
European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism described the Apostles Gitzicostas, the size of the opportunity and the challenge facing shipping ships.
“Only in GreeceWas almost in 2024 5,500 cruise scalesIn portsIt brought about eight million passengers to our beaches. This is an interesting person, reflecting on how important this sector is for national and local economies. But growth Cannot be harmful to consistency. If you want to ensure the future of the next generation of travelers, competitiveness and environmental responsibility must be joined, ”said Abostalls Gitzicosas.
The European Commissioner also mentioned the next.The EU port strategy‘Bhaktan’Its presentation is scheduled for 2025: “This global program will focus on strengthening Competition of European portsWhen promoting ConsistencyIt will speed up Energy changeImproving working conditions and increasing resistance to geopolitical and economic turmoil. It is important The travel sector plays an important role In the development and use of this strategy. “
Tzitzikostas: “No standard future without competitiveness”
TCCycostas concluded his speech with a blunt message about the necessity of balance: “We understand that there is no standard future without competitiveness. I will do everything in my hand Guaranteed that our environmental policies It is designed to improve the strength of this key field – not to prevent. “
The next session, entitled “Balance between Growth and Stability in Travel Tourism in the Mediterranean”, deepened into the most popular places such as the most popular places, such as the congestion of the audience, Pressure on Infrastructure And needed to support Local communities.
Julie Green, Deputy General Director of the International Cruise Lines Association (CLIA), questioned public reports on excessive tourism: “Cruise Tourism Indicates only 2% of world tourismLBut this causes an important economic impact: almost $ 50,000 million (44,680 million euros) annually throughout Europe. In Greece alone, this figure is about $ 2,000 million (1,787 million euros). We need to reconsider the debate: excessive tourism is not the reason, but in general, the most organized and managing form of tourism. “
In Santorini, only 5% visitors come on the journey
On the other hand, the leader of the Metrois and the Corbin port authority, emphasized the need for the need for local evidence and contributions to create local evidence and contributions: “In Santorini, only 5% of visitors come on a journey, however, most often the travel passengers are accused of congestion. We must provide the data better. Prove socio -economic benefits. For example, Corbil maintains some of the travel tour 1,500 jobs per year. When communities are well known, cooperation changes conflict and can achieve reconciliation. “
AdvertisementThe forum also focused The evolution of the sea tourismWith a change of debate on the future of the development of travel places. Senior executives of major travel companies and representatives of growing markets New expectations of passengersSimultaneously responding to stability and challenges of local opportunities.
Private Islands, Possible Change?
The origin of one of the central debate themes Private Islands as popular portsIn particular, its ability to provide controlled and high quality experiences when properly integrated into local culture and economy.
Marcus Pudich, Director of TUI Cruz’s places, how took samples Private seats can live together successfully With tourism in wide popular areas. TUI has recently begun to add Visit to private islands He considered the region to be very confident in its travel plans for the Arabian Sea and Marcus Pudich. “If this is better and linked to the culture and tourist attraction of the region, it may be a very successful option,” he said.
Expectations of the younger generation
The forum is also referred to Cruise travelers gamling profileFor the greatest expectations of the younger generation in particular, it respects the connection with stability and culture. This trend already affects the way shipping companies plan their travel plans, They create places and invest in future development.
AdvertisementCruz Saudi’s director Barbara Bussek said that Saudi Arabia is often the young population –Approximately 70% less than 35 years of age– It redefines the way the public of the region finds and enjoy the travels.
“The way our youth enjoy the journey is very different from the traditional travel markets,” he explained. “For example, we see the procurement of procurement that has been affected by advertising published in food distribution applications Last -minute reserves. There is a significant increase Aspects And is needed for separate and unique experiences. This generation is very curious and faster, and more wants to travel: they are looking for significant trips, not regular holidays. “
