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Venice extends tourist tax for 2025

  • Venice authorities announced an extension of a ticket policy for day-trippers in 2025, stating that last year's trial scheme had "slightly" reduced crowds.
  • Visitors will need to pay in advance for a ticket on 54 designated days this year, up from 29 last year.
  • The "Venice Access Fee" of five euros will apply on certain days, and those without tickets risk fines of 50 to 300 euros.
  • The initiative aims to discourage day-trippers and address overcrowding in the historic city, as many residents express concern over the large tourist influx.
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New York PostNew York Post

Venice to double controversial city entry fee to further curb crowding — and other tourist hotspots are taking notes

Venice wowed the travel world last year by slapping visitors with a fee to help keep the city from sinking under the weight of overtourism — and now local officials are looking to double the rate.

·New York, United States
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Fox NewsFox News

Popular travel destination doubles controversial day-tripper tax, sparks reactions on social media

Venice, Italy, has doubled its "access fee" pass from $5 to $10 if travelers book a trip to the city within three days. The tax was implemented to curb overtourism.

·New York, United States
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Business InsiderBusiness Insider

Venice doubles its last-minute 'tourist tax' — with other cities looking to copy its approach to overtourism

Venice is seeking to address overtourism in the city.© Marco Bottigelli/Getty ImagesVenice is doubling a last-minute tourist fee for daytrippers.The fee, first introduced in 2024, is an attempt to manage overtourism and better preserve the city.Venice's tourism chief says other destinations have sought advice on copying the measures.Venice has doubled its last-minute visitor fee, with the city's tourism chief saying its success has prompted othe…

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FortuneFortune

After achieving some success, Venice extends tourist tax—with more fees and restrictions in the year ahead

Venice is one of the world's top tourist destinations, but many residents say it is drowning under the weight of crowds.

·New York, United States
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Hindustan TimesHindustan Times

Venice extends tourist tax for 2025: Here's what day trippers need to know about hike in entry fees and restrictions

Venice is one of the world's top tourist destinations but many residents say it is drowning under weight of crowds; Italian city expands entry fee for tourists.

·New Delhi, India
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France InfoFrance Info

Overtourism in Italy: Venice maintains its paid entry system for an extended period in 2025

Tourists must pay a payment of 5 euros if they want to enter the Cité des Doges, for a period of almost two months from mid-April.

·Strasbourg, France
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IBTimes broke the news in United States on Monday, February 10, 2025.
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