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Venice has introduced new measures to manage mass tourism, including limiting tourist groups to 25 people and banning loudspeakers starting in June. Additionally, a day-tripper fee of 5 euros will be applied on select peak days to encourage longer stays and protect the city's quality of life. These steps are part of ongoing efforts to preserve the UNESCO heritage site from the adverse effects of excessive tourism.
Venice will implement a pilot program starting in April 2024, charging day-trippers €5 ($5.45) to enter the city on peak weekends in an effort to regulate crowds and improve the quality of life for residents. The program aims to incentivize visitors to avoid high-traffic periods and come on other days, encouraging longer stays. The fee is not a tourist tax but a means of managing tourist flows. Exemptions apply for residents, students, workers, and tourists with hotel reservations. Venice has been taking steps to address overtourism and protect its delicate ecosystem, including banning large cruise ships.