Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - The NSW government’s new cruise ship head tax for passengers visiting Sydney Harbour is excessive, says peak industry body, the Tourism and Transport Forum.
The cruise industry estimates that this could be up to a 14-fold increase on ship turnaround costs in Sydney, from an average of $5,000 today to around $70,000 by 2015. TTF Chief Executive, John Lee, said: “The cruise industry recognises that it should pay its fair share but this new charge goes beyond cost recovery and is designed to give Sydney Ports a new profit stream.
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The cruise industry estimates that this could be up to a 14-fold increase on ship turnaround costs in Sydney, from an average of $5,000 today to around $70,000 by 2015. TTF Chief Executive, John Lee, said: “The cruise industry recognises that it should pay its fair share but this new charge goes beyond cost recovery and is designed to give Sydney Ports a new profit stream.
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