"Venice Imposes Tourist Group Size Cap and Loudspeaker Ban to Safeguard City"

Venice is implementing a new policy to limit tourist group sizes to 25 people starting in June, aiming to protect the historic city from the strain of mass tourism. The use of loudspeakers by tour groups will also be banned. These measures are part of a broader strategy to promote sustainable tourism and safeguard the city, which includes rerouting cruise ships and introducing a day-tripper charge. The city has faced challenges with the overwhelming number of tourists, which has led to protests from residents and concerns from UNESCO about the city's status as a world heritage site.