Venice started charging this week €5 (US$ 5.30) fee for day-trippers who are not staying overnight. Despite the launch of the scheme to curb mass tourism was postponed several times, it will now ...

Here, we look at some measures being taken worldwide to ease the pressure on bursting beaches and gridlocked streets ...

Venice bans large tourist groups and loudspeakers Global tourism is booming. These people would rather it wasn’t Venice backs €5 fee for day-trip tourists The tax will be applied every Friday ...

Whether arriving by boat, bus, car, train, or plane, Venice, Italy's famed floating city, has always required a little bit of extra effort to visit-and as of April 25, it now requires a little bit ...

Venice is to ban loudspeakers and tourist groups of more than 25 people, in a bid to ease the impact of mass tourism on the Italian city. The new rules will come into effect from June, the city ...

If you’re planning a trip to the beautiful city of Venice in 2025, you will still be subject to the city’s tourist tax. As reported by Schengen.news, Venice will extend its tourist tax as well ...

Tourists visiting Venice will now need to pay a fee when making day trips to the famous city, as part of a bid to combat over-tourism. The €5 (£4) entrance fee - which is required only for ...

The best time to visit Venice is from September to November when tourists desert the city. Although the temperatures – which range from the upper 30s to mid-70s – necessitate some layers ...

However, Venice’s lagoon has recently welcomed a new flood barrier system, meaning Venetians will no longer have to wait for the warmer weather to visit the sandy hideaway. Venice, spread over ...

Venice’s mayor described the scene as “apocalyptic” and declared a period of mourning. Photo: Claudia Greco/Reuters ...

Tourism taxes have been introduced or announced in places ranging from Bali to Venice, Iceland, Aruba, Thailand and Wales. Officials argue that the money raised from such taxes can help fund ...