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Venice raises €2 million under tourist tax pilot scheme

Venice has earned two million euro from a pilot programme which charges day-trippers an entrance ...

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14.21 15 Jul 2024


Venice raises €2 million under tourist tax pilot scheme


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Venice has earned two million euro from a pilot programme which charges day-trippers an entrance fee in a bid to cut down on overtourism. Despite its financial success, there has been much controversy around the scheme since it was introduced in April, with locals protesting that it is not enough to deter locals from the city.

Joining guest host Stefanie Preissner to discuss is The Guardian’s Rome Correspondent, Angela Giuffrida.


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