New Mexico Cruise Tax: A $50 Per Person Hit to US Travelers?
A proposed cruise tax in New Mexico has sparked a lively debate, raising questions about its impact on US travelers and the broader tourism industry. The initial confusion surrounding the tax stemmed from the simple fact that New Mexico is a landlocked state, prompting immediate questions about the existence of New Mexican cruise ports. The notion of cruises departing from Santa Fe or Albuquerque, for instance, is frankly absurd, yet the headline implies a direct link between a New Mexican tax and the cruise experience.
The proposed tax, ranging from $42 to $50 per passenger, depending on the source, is a key element fueling the controversy.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood