Venice launches experiment to charge day-trippers an access fee in bid to combat over-tourism
by The Independent
The Independent— The fragile lagoon city of Venice launches a pilot program Thursday to charge day-trippers a 5-euro entry fee that authorities hope will discourage visitors from arriving on peak days and make the city more livable for its dwindling residents
Daily Mail—Will charging day trippers £4.30 give Venice back its magic? Inside the City of Bridges as the notorious Access Fee is introduced, with locals describing the measure as 'daylight robbery'. This new measure requires all day-trippers to pay €5 simply for the privilege of being there - which makes La Serenissima the first city in history to charge tourists an entry fee.
Kiplinger—Venice Launches Fee for Day-Trippers. People visiting Venice for a day will pay a fee for a limited time as part of pilot program.
Time Magazine—Venice Has Begun Charging an Access Fee to Try to Curb ‘Hit-and-Run’ Tourists. Venice, the historic Italian city known for its canals, would like to draw a balance between its residents who live there and help to keep...