"Venice Sets Tourist Group Cap and Loudspeaker Ban to Preserve City Charm"

Venice is set to implement new regulations to manage mass tourism by limiting tourist walking groups to 25 people and banning loudspeakers. These rules, aimed at promoting sustainable tourism and ensuring the safety of the city, will also prevent groups from stopping in congested areas and are part of a broader effort to balance the needs of residents with those of visitors. The regulations are scheduled to take effect in June 2024, following the introduction of a visitors fee and amidst concerns from UNESCO about the city's preservation.