The administrative court in Nice has temporarily blocked Mayor Christian Estrosi’s ban on large cruise ships, citing state authority over cruise traffic management. Estrosi’s restrictions aimed to combat pollution and mass tourism, affecting over 200,000 passengers. This reflects a growing trend among tourist destinations addressing the cruise industry’s impact.
The mayor of Nice, France, is pushing for a ban on large cruise ships in the bay between Nice and Villefranche due to concerns of overtourism and pollution. Christian Estrosi aims to limit ships with over 900 passengers or 190 meters in length, focusing on smaller, luxury vessels to preserve the city’s image.
The Spanish island of Ibiza is taking steps to control tourism, including cruise ship passengers, due to concerns about overcrowding and transportation issues. The Council of Mayors plans to limit the simultaneous arrival of passenger ships to two and review the cruise ship schedule to ensure more controlled and planned arrivals. Residents are also addressing housing shortages by blocking illegal tourist accommodations.
