Venice May Hike Visitor Entry Fee to €50 to Curb Overtourism
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The proposal of Mayor Simone Venturini to increase the entry ticket to Venice up to 50 euros triggers the controversy. The article criticizes a measure that, in the name of the fight against overtourism, would risk turning the city into a destination reserved for the richest tourists.
Simone Venturini argues that the previous fee of 5 to 10 euros had helped too little against mass tourism.
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The Economic TimesVenice may hike visitor entry fee to €50 to curb overtourism
Venice's new mayor, Simone Venturini, proposes a significant hike in the city's controversial entrance fee, potentially reaching €50 on peak days. This move aims to curb overtourism by discouraging day-trippers and generating funds for the city's upkeep. The fee, already in place since 2024, could see a substantial increase, pending government approval, as Venice seeks to balance resident needs with tourist influx.
Simone Venturini's proposal concerns tourists arriving for the same day and aims to reduce tourist pressure on the city.
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