Several weeks after being hit by numerous small-scale earthquakes, the Greek island of Santorini, a major tourism destination, is striving to resume business as usual. The island, which was experiencing a tourism rebound after the pandemic, was affected by the quake phenomenon. Two cruise ships arrived on the last two Sundays of March, with more than 40 more expected this month. However, hoteliers anticipate a slower year with about a 30% decrease in bookings compared to the previous year. The quakes also disrupted the seasonal workforce on the island, which has a population of 15,500 and attracts over three million visitors annually. The authorities have emphasized the importance of sustainable tourism and have enforced a charge for cruise ship visitors in an effort to reduce overcrowding. Examining the recent quakes and potential volcanic activity, scientists have been using technology such as seismic monitors and remote-controlled vehicles. They confirm that the series of earthquakes was unprecedented yet indicate that the likelihood of a significant quake is low.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/world/europe/greece-santorini-earthquakes-tourism.html