Controversial Tax Postponed
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the $42 tax for cruise passengers visiting Mexico has been deferred by six months and will now take effect on July the 1st 2025 instead of the originally planned date of January 1st
the new tax is 213% higher than the average cost demanded by Caribbean ports and could have a devastating impact on cruise tourism Mexico's economy and the livelihood of its Coastal communities
MSC cruises has confirmed a minor electrical fire on board MSC Seashore on Sunday elev dining rooms and pool deck were temporarily shut down
Half Moon Key a longtime favorite Private Island destination in the vah for cruise passengers is being transformed into relax away Half Moon K
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Controversial Tax Postponed is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, with Special Guest Hot Air Tom, December 11, 2024. According to the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), the $42 tax for cruise passengers visiting Mexico has been deferred by six months and will now take effect on July 1, 2025, instead of the originally planned date of January 1, 2025. Also today, Electrical Fire On Seashore; Half Moon Cay Transformed; Beloved Princess Ship Returns To Port Everglades; Galveston Hits Milestone; Loyalty Drink Change For RCCL; and Lots more, live today at 11 AM EST. #wednesdaytravelandcruiseindustrynews #podcast #cruisenews #travelnews #cruise #travel #chilliescruises #chilliefalls #whill_us Thanks for visiting my channel. NYTimes The Daily, the flagship NYT podcast with a massive audience. "Vacationing In The Time Of Covid" https://nyti.ms/3QuRwOS Cruise Ship Doctor Cruise: https://bookayt.net/cruisedoctor/ To access the Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast; https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/trav... or go to https://accessadventure.net/ To subscribe: http://bit.ly/chi-fal I appreciate super chats or any other donation to support my channel. For your convenience, please visit: https://paypal.me/chillie9264?locale.... Chillie's Cruise Schedule: https://www.accessadventure.net/chillies-trip-calendar/ For your mobility needs, contact me, Whill.inc/US, at (844) 699-4455 use SRN 11137 or call Scootaround at 1.888.441.7575. Use SRN 11137. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ChilliesCruises Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chillie.falls X: https://x.com/ChillieFalls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chilliefalls/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chilliescruises Business Email: chillie@chilliefalls.com