Mexico's congress votes to charge cruise ship passengers $42 per head for port calls
Mexico's New Cruise Ship Tax: A $42 Surprise for Travelers
The lower house of Mexico’s Congress just voted to slap a $42 immigration fee on every cruise passenger. That’s right—if you’re cruising through Cozumel, get ready to fork over some cash! This could make Mexican ports the priciest in the Caribbean, which isn’t great for tourism vibes.
Who Gets the Cash? Spoiler Alert: It's Not You
Here’s the kicker: two-thirds of that fee goes straight to the Mexican army instead of improving port facilities. Talk about a plot twist! The Mexican Association of Shipping Agents is raising alarms, saying this move could totally wreck Mexico’s competitiveness against other destinations.
Cruise Industry Pushing Back Against New Fees
Industry players are not vibing with these changes and are urging the Senate to step in. They argue it’s unfair since many passengers don’t even leave the ship during port calls. Will they get heard? We’ll have to wait and see!
Tourism Trends: Balancing Growth with Over-Tourism Concerns
With growing concerns about over-tourism globally, this fee could throw a wrench in the works for Mexico's booming cruise industry, especially since Cozumel has been a hot spot for cruise traffic. Are we headed towards a tipping point?
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