Starting this Friday, Venice is implementing an arrivals tax for day-trippers for the second consecutive year to address the problem of overtourism that threatens its UNESCO World Cultural Heritage status. Despite its introduction, critics argue that the tax has failed to significantly reduce tourist numbers. The tax will cost visitors between 5 to 10 euros, depending on when they register, and will be in effect on 54 days throughout the year. The tax generated 2.4 million euros in its pilot year, with projections suggesting a surplus this year to help local services.
The arrivals tax, impacting day-trippers in Venice, aims to tackle overtourism threatening the city's UNESCO heritage status, highlighting ongoing struggles with visitor management.
Visiting Venice will now incur a fee, increasing from 29 days last year to 54 this year, indicating an intensified effort to manage tourist influx.
Despite the introduction of an arrivals tax, critics argue that it hasn't effectively discouraged short-term visitors, who continue to flood the historic center.
The city earned 2.4 million euros in revenue from the tax during its pilot program, expected to increase and support essential services for residents.
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