Overtourism: Europe is increasing the cost of access, from tickets on Greek islands to taxes on..

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026

Il Sole 24 Ore

Europe uses new taxes and fees to manage overtourism and fund sustainable destination development.

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Europe is increasingly using new fiscal tools to manage overtourism and fund destination sustainability, ranging from daily visitor tickets to cruise ship taxes. Local administrations are implementing measures, such as entry fees on Greek islands like Symi, to discourage excessive influx and generate stable revenue for public services, waste management, and environmental protection, addressing issues like rising housing costs and gentrification caused by mass tourism. Alternatively, Croatia taxes cruise ships based on passenger numbers rather than individual visitors; these funds are legally required to improve tourist infrastructure and promote sustainable development, aiming to balance the economic benefits of tourism with its social and environmental costs. Other European countries are also experimenting with similar fiscal and regulatory measures in vulnerable urban and island destinations.

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