overtourism Santorini

As Santorini continues to shake with earthquakes, one big concern is what these quakes will mean for the island’s tourist season.

Cruise tourism supports Greece's economy, but it also raises concerns about overtourism. ‘To Vima International Edition’ explores these issues with the head of the industry’s European trade association

Santorini experienced a drop in revenue in August amounting to €69.4 million compared to €71.1 million in August 2022

In Greece's case, a notable hike in cruise ship arrivals at ports of specific isles along with the main hub of Piraeus is viewed as the most urgent issue

The warning was issued by a local councilman, who urged residents to stay put and limit their activities during the mass influx of cruise ships