"Managing Overtourism: Venice's New Access Fee and 2024 Carnevale Highlights"

Venice, known for its Carnival and overtourism issues, is implementing measures to address the impact of mass tourism, including entry fees for day-trippers, limiting tour groups, and monitoring overcrowding with a network of cameras and sensors. The city, which has seen a decline in its population and traditional way of life, is seeking to balance the economic benefits of tourism with the preservation of its cultural heritage and social fabric.