Wednesday, August 31, 2022

How Venice Handles Day-Trippers

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?

 
https://www.weforum.org/videos/venice-to-charge-tourists-entry-fee-to-reduce-overcrowding
Grand Canal, Venice Italy (Credit:Getty Images, DW)
 
  • 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)
 
-LS



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