'Eat and flee' tourists are ruining this 'fragile' popular vacation spot, officials say - here's their latest attempt at a crackdown

Venice has reintroduced an entry fee for day-trippers to curb the rising issue of tourists treating the city as a quick stop without contributing economically. Effective Friday, those booking last minute will face a €10 fee, aimed at encouraging respectful tourism. Venice's tourism chief highlighted the fee as a vital tool to maintain the city's unique character. Despite ongoing efforts, critics argue the measure hasn't significantly changed tourist behavior, with attendance rising even during fee implementation, indicating persistent challenges for managing tourist impact sustainably.

It's a very important instrument that no other city has, Venice's tourism chief, Simone Venturini, said in an interview with the New York Times, touting the fee as both a filter and a financial cushion.

It's a good tool to explain to the world that Venice is unique and fragile and that tourism to Venice must be more respectful,

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