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Venice Entry Fee: Balancing Tourism & Preservation

Venice Entry Fee: Balancing Tourism & Preservation

Venice Entry Fee: Balancing Tourism & Preservation

Venice reintroduces an entry fee for day-trippers to manage crowds and protect its cultural essence. The charge aims to filter visitors and provide financial support amid gondola congestion. QR codes provide exemptions.

Hot and Bothered: Mediterranean locals team up against unwanted tourists in serious water gun fight

Hot and Bothered: Mediterranean locals team up against unwanted tourists in serious water gun fight

Euronews reported that the organizers have also claimed that the rising number of tourists – around 12 million people a year, many arriving via cruise ship – has also put pressure on health services, waste management and water supplies.