05 December 2008	The on-line newspaper devoted to the world of transports	13:24 GMT+1

September 1, 2004 Ports move to tax cruise ship visitors MEXICO CITY A revolt is growing in the Caribbean over massive cruise ships that disgorge thousands of passengers who swamp beach towns, buy perhaps a cold drink and a few trinkets, and reembark a few hours later. Mexico's government is considering charging the country's first per-passenger tax, while beach towns that no longer want to serve as a mere backdrop for the 15bn cruise industry are beginning to say no to the big ships ...... Read more on Business Day Search for hotel Destination O Other destinations Check-in date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Check-out date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Search on Select the subject:  All News Ports Tourism Database Aviation Trucking Index Home Page Press Review - Piazza Matteotti 1/3 - 16123 Genoa - ITALY phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail