The GSD has issued a statement calling on the Government to “confirm its intentions” on a possible rise in Upper Rock fees for tourists.

A statement from the GSD follows below:

It has come to the GSD’s attention that the Government is considering an increase in fees to the  Upper Rock Nature Reserve. This is an initiative which, if true, comes at completely the wrong  time. 

The details reaching the party are that the fees are expected to increase from £13.00 to £15.50 (i.e.  19%). There are concerns that tour operators, who are conducting business in an already difficult  environment, struggling to come out of what will hopefully be the worst of the pandemic, are now  having second thoughts about incorporating the Upper Rock into their schedules.  

“Whilst there may be a case to increase fees, the manner and timing in which this is being done  cannot be right - certainly not if tour operators are having cold feet. This is not good.” said Damon  Bossino, the shadow Minister for Tourism. 

The GSD asks the Government to confirm its intentions and if true that it reconsiders matters.