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

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