Overtourism

Locals’ thoughts on Venice’s €5 daytripper tax and the true solution to overtourism

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Locals’ thoughts on Venice’s €5 daytripper tax and the true solution to overtourism

For four months earlier this year, the Italian city of Venice conducted a pilot program for a surcharge scheme for daytrippers. Non-overnight visitors had to pay €5 ($5.40) on specific days that were considered to be the most congested, such as weekends and national holidays. The aim of the fee was to discourage visitors from … Read more

Solution for Barcelona’s Overtourism Issue: Restaurant Introduces Tonic

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Solution for Barcelona’s Overtourism Issue: Restaurant Introduces Tonic

“ When you save up for a meal at a renowned restaurant in a distant city, you probably don’t think about philanthropy and sustainability. For a Barcelona-based chef who recently won a major culinary humanitarian award, this is a problem that needs addressing. Andres Torres, a former war correspondent, has transformed his battlefield experiences into … Read more