The travel company Evaneos is removing Mykonos and Santorini from its program in summer 2025. The reason is overtourism, which affects the quality of life of the locals.
The online travel provider Evaneos will no longer offer the Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini as travel destinations during the summer months from 2025. This is the result of a survey conducted by the company, which identified regions particularly affected by overtourism.
Mass tourism “affects the quality of life” of the locals
“Watson” reports that massive tourist influxes on Mykonos and Santorini are leading to overcrowded streets, rising prices and problems with water supplies. These negative effects affect both locals and holidaymakers. Evaneos Co-CEO Aurélie Sandler makes it clear: “The massive influx of tourists is affecting the quality of life of the local population and fueling their anger.”
“Watson” also highlights that other regions such as Spain, Cyprus and Croatia are also struggling with similar challenges. To support the Greek economy, Evaneos plans to promote alternative destinations such as the Peloponnese or mainland Greece.
According to “Watson”, Evaneos emphasizes that these measures are necessary to make tourism sustainable and to ensure the quality of life in the area.
Norway plans tourist tax for Lofoten
Greece is not the only country taking measures against mass tourism. Norway is planning to introduce a tourist tax on the Lofoten Islands. The tax is intended to curb the reckless behavior of campers with mobile homes and to help finance public goods. “The Lofoten Islands should be a kind of showcase for what sustainable tourism can look like in Norway,” Industry Minister Cecilie Myrseth told the “E24” portal. The exact amount and timing of the introduction of the tax have not yet been determined.
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