Venice Italy supports 55,000 residents and hosts 20-30 million tourists, up to 120,000 per day. What steps has Venice taken to manage visitors?
- Charge a contributo di sbarco (disembark fee) started 2019
- Up to $11.50 charged day-trippers to enter Venice a World Heritage Site
- Exemptions for students, regional residents, local business
- Separate from hotel taxes valued $39 Million in 2017
- Fees will help balance this appetite for travel with preserving environment.
- Pays for city services, sanitation and resources
- WEF promotes sustainable practices for global tourism. (World Economic Forum)
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