Dhaka, Sept. 25 -- Venice will reintroduce its day-tripper access fee in 2026, extending the policy to 60 days between April and July-nine more than in 2025.
The €5-€10 charge, applicable to visitors aged 14+ entering the historic city between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekends (Friday to Sunday), is expected to raise over €5 million.
First introduced in 2024 following UNESCO warnings over overtourism, the contributo d'accesso aims to curb same-day tourism, which officials argue contributes to overcrowding without significantly benefiting the local economy.
Critics say the charge has had limited impact, with daily tourist numbers still nearing 25,000 at peak times-almost half the city's population. While average dail...
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