Exploring the impact of tourism in Venice, including overcrowding issues, short-term rentals, and the introduction of a day tripper fee to preserve the city for residents. The chapter also discusses the challenges of the new tourist tax system and the need for sustainable solutions to manage tourism in Venice.
Venice is drowning in tourists. A new fee for day-trippers is the latest tool aimed at keeping overtourism at bay.
This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Rob Byers, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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