In Disney-fication of Venice, world hits its overtourism tipping point
Tourists in Venice far outnumber residents who fear the 'Disney-fication" of the Italian city. A day-trip fee added last week did not go over well as a fix.
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Tourists in Venice far outnumber residents who fear the 'Disney-fication" of the Italian city. A day-trip fee added last week did not go over well as a fix.
Venice began charging day trippers a 5 euro ($5.36) entry fee this week, reportedly in order to protect the UNESCO World Heritage Site from the adverse effects of over-tourism — but weary locals say the measure is just a drop in the bucket, and could end up sinking the struggling city.
Venice will become the first city in the world to charge an entry fee for day-tripper tourists, aimed at reducing the number of short-stay visitors who cause congestion
Day trippers will have to pay €5 to visit Italian city under scheme designed to protect it from excess tourism
Visitors to Italy looking to make a day trip to Venice will be charged a fee to enter the iconic city starting Thursday as part of a plan to address over-tourism.