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Venice earned over 2 million euros in 2 months from the entrance fee

2024-07-17 13:20:07Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Venice has ended a pilot program that forced tourists to pay to enter the city's historic center. Currently the Italian city is richer by more than two million euros and set to increase the price of the tax by 100% in the future. But critics call the idea a failed experiment

During the first 11 days of the trial period, the city recorded an average of 75,000 visitors. Authorities say that's 10,000 more than in the same period in 2023, citing figures provided by the city based on cellphone tracking data of people visiting the city.

Venice introduced a day trip tax this year for 29 days, mostly on weekends and holidays, from April 25 to mid-July. The project, which was delayed due to the pandemic, was announced by UNESCO member countries when they decided against a recommendation to place the city on the list of world heritage in danger.

In the last two months, nearly 438,000 tourists have paid the tax, which has brought in an income of about 2.19 million euros. Officials said the money would be used for basic services, which cost more in a canal-encircled city, including trash removal and maintenance.

The decision did not apply to people staying in hotels in Venice, who are already charged a tourist tax. Exemptions also applied to children under 14, regional residents, students, workers and people visiting relatives, among others.

The highest tourism official in the city has announced that the tax will continue and increase. A proposal to double the fee to 10 euros is being considered for next year. Officials also promised heavy fines for those who try to avoid paying, but in the end none were imposed.

Critics of this plan say that the project has failed to make the city more livable for local residents, as planned. They also want restrictions on short-term rentals. There are now more tourist beds in the historic center than official residents, whose number is a record 50,000.


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