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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

Tourism

Rome Eyes Tourist Reservation System for Trevi Fountain

The Trevi Fountain could be the latest world-renowned attraction to limit access to tourists after a summer of overtourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 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

Venice Launches Tourist Entry Fee: 6 Facts to Know

Venice is likely the first city to charge a fee to access its central area. Using entry fees, Venice is testing a system to manage tourist flows.

Dawit Habtemariam | 7 months ago

Hotels

Ferragamo’s Formula: Behind Portrait Milano’s Luxury Hotel Launch

The Ferragamo family's Portrait Milano hotel has taken the Italian fashion capital by storm. It did so through its philosophy of "inclusive exclusivity," its celebrated pasta bianco dish, and some star-studded events. Is Naples, Venice, or Palermo next?

Sean O'Neill | 7 months ago

Online Travel

Airbnb Reports Surge in Hosts and Listings: Does This End the Supply Debate?

Some hosts left Airbnb during the early part of the pandemic because they lost their incomes and were angry about refund policies. Airbnb's host and listing' numbers show it has turned a corner for now.

Dennis Schaal | 9 months ago