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Tourism

Venice to Charge Entry Fees More Often: “The Experiment Worked”

After dipping their toes in the waters of tourist management, Venice's officials are now diving in headfirst with entry fees on 54 days next year. Want to do a quick Instagram tour of St. Mark's Square? That'll be €5, grazie mille.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago

Podcasts

Junk Fees Win, Spirit Goes Upmarket and Venice Bans Groups

Today's podcast looks at the persistence of airline junk fees, Spirit Air’s attempt to move upmarket, and Venice’s move to stem the tourist hordes.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

Tourism

Venice’s Large Group Tour Ban to Start August 1

Venice is taking on group tours and loudspeakers as part of its overall framework toward combating mass tourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 months ago

Podcasts

Delta’s Meltdown, Venice’s Money Haul and Biz Travel Winners

Today’s podcast looks at Delta’s fifth day of chaos, Venice’s successful tourism fee, and U.S. cities where biz travel has rebounded.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

Tourism

Venice’s Tourist Fee: 3 Things We’ve Learned So Far and What Comes Next

Venice has trialed its entry free for day trippers. Armed with data, the city is going to figure out adjustments to make it effective.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 months ago

Podcasts

Venice’s Tourism Fee Success, Slower Hotel Growth and New Vacation Rental Markets

Today's podcast looks at Venice's tourist fee, slower growth for hotels, and new markets for vacation rentals.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 months ago

Tourism

Venice’s Tourism Chief Eyes Higher Entry Fee on Day-Trippers

Venetians may hike their new entry fee to €10 and expand how often it applies. The goal is to draw a bigger share of travelers who are respectful and want to explore Venice beyond the beaten path.

Dawit Habtemariam | 5 months ago

Tourism