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Coverage dated April 24, 2024

Venice tests a 5-euro fee for day-trippers as the city grapples with overtourism

Headline from Delaware Public Media

The fragile lagoon city of Venice launched a pilot program to charge day-trippers an entry fee that authorities hope will discourage crowds on peak days and make the city more livable for residents.

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  1. Delaware Public Media

    Venice tests a 5-euro fee for day-trippers as the city grapples with overtourism (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    The fragile lagoon city of Venice launched a pilot program to charge day-trippers an entry fee that authorities hope will discourage crowds on peak days and make the city more livable for residents.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Venice tests 5-euro entry fee for day-trippers as the city grapples with overtourism (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    The 5-euro or $5.35 entry fee, authorities hope, will discourage visitors from arriving on peak days and make the city more livable for residents.

  3. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Venice tests a 5-euro entry fee for day-trippers as the Italian city grapples with overtourism (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Under the gaze of the world's media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launched a pilot program Thursday to charge day-trippers a 5-euro ($5.35) entry fee that authorities hope will discourage visitors from arriving on peak days and make the city more livable for its dwindling residents.

  4. ABC 30 Fresno

    Venice tests a 5-euro entry fee for day-trippers as the city grapples with overtourism (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    The city of Venice launched a pilot program to charge day-trippers a 5-euro entry fee that authorities hope will discourage visitors on peak days.

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