Venice makes move in tourism flow

Friday, November 24, 2023

Venice, makes a new move at managing the flow of tourists. The Italian city’s mayor hailed this initiative as the world’s first such scheme.

Venice will start testing a daily admission fee and cap on visitors’ access to its famous canals from April 2024.

The new rule will come into effect on Spring Bank Holidays and some summer weekends.

During these times, visitor numbers are at their peak. Local authorities said during a press conference on Thursday.

“It is the first time in the world that you do something like this, you make a city bookable,” Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said.

The restrictions will apply from 0830 to 1600 local time, initially for a total of 29 days and cover most weekends from April 25 to mid July next year.

Travellers will have to book their visit online and pay 5 euros ($5.45) to obtain a QR code.

There will be checking of this code at specific entry points and will grant them access to the city’s historic quarters.

Restrictions will not apply to the lagoon’s smaller islands such as Murano. It is famous for its glass-making industry.

Potential sanctions will range from 50 to 310 euros. those failing to comply with the measure will face an imposition of this.

Residents and people who were born in Venice as well as students, workers and home owners in the city will be exempt from paying and booking a slot, councillor Michele Zuin said.

Visitors under the age of 14 will need to be registered but access for them will be free of charge.

Mass tourism and floods have long been a problem for the fragile lagoon city famous for its canals and cultural sites.

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