– Venice is implementing new measures to limit the number of tourists in an effort to ease the strain of mass tourism
– Tourist groups will be capped at 25 people starting in June
– Loudspeakers will be banned in an effort to reduce chaos and disturbances
– A day-tripper fee of 5 euros per person will be tested on peak days between April and mid-July
– Elisabetta Pesce, the city official in charge of security, emphasized that the policies are meant to improve the flow of tourist groups through the historic centre and popular islands
– The pushback against over-tourism is about the impact on the city’s fragile heritage and the overall quality of life for residents
– Venice has been taking measures to limit the access of large cruise ships
– The COVID-19 pandemic temporarily reduced tourist influx, but the city remains committed to preserving its beauty and livability for locals and visitors.