WTTC Encourages Barcelona to Reconsider Proposed Cruise Tourist Tax Increase
WTTC warns that raising Barcelona's cruise tourist tax risks reducing visitor spend, cutting jobs, and eroding the city's edge over rival Mediterranean ports.
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Who Cares About the Future Sustainability of Caribbean Resorts?
The author questions whether the Caribbean Tourism Organization genuinely prioritizes resort and stay-over tourism, citing cruise industry sponsorship of its sustainability awards and structural tax advantages favoring cruise lines over hotels.
By Robert MacLellan, Managing Director, MacLellan & Associates
Is the Caribbean's On-Island Resort Sector Being Crushed by the Cruise Industry?
Author argues cruise lines exploit Caribbean destinations through low taxes and onboard amenities, undermining hotel viability with unfair competition.
By Robert MacLellan, Managing Director, MacLellan & Associates
WTTC’s “Cruising for Impact” Report Highlights the Positive Impact of Cruise Tourism for Communities Worldwide
The industry contributed $98.5 billion to global GDP and supported 1.8 million jobs in 2024, with over 60% of cruise passengers returning to destinations.