– New regulations in Venice to address overtourism:
– Limiting walking groups to 25 people
– Banning loudspeakers
– Prohibiting groups from stopping in narrow streets, on bridges, or in passageways
– Effective in historic center and islands in June 2024
– Security councillor, Elisabetta Pesce, emphasizes the importance of these measures for managing tourist groups and promoting sustainable tourism.
– These rules will complement existing limitations, with museums already restricting groups to 25 people.
– Following trial visitors fee and UNESCO’s recommendation for heritage danger list inclusion.
– Part of broader plan to manage tourism while balancing residents’ needs and visitors’ expectations.
– Aim is to create a more pleasant environment for tourists and locals.
– Highlights ongoing challenges faced by tourist destinations and the need for sustainable and responsible tourism.