Venice imposes tax and reservation system for travellers
Italy ended its two-years of lockdown
Italy ended its two-year state of lockdown on April 1, which had been in effect since January 2020.
The number of cases are constantly being tracked and areas use traffic light system with various restrictions based on hospital capacity and infection rates.
Venice to be the first city to impose taxes
Although Venice may be the first city to impose a tax, one Italian town has previously done so far day-trippers. In 2013, Civita di Bagnoregio had imposed taxes.
Reservations for entry fee to start this summer
The proposal of charging entry fee and reservation system was first proposed before Covid hit but was delayed as the city struggled to cope with the lack of tourists.
During the Easter weekend the local police said the city of 50,000 residents was flooded by 120,000 tourists on Saturday to 158,000 tourists on Sunday as per the data from the Smart Control Room, says a report.
The mayor of the city, Luigi Brugnaro announced that the guests will now be able to make their reservations from the beginning of summer this year with an admission fee due in January 2023.
Entry fee for daytrippers only
The entrance fee will only apply to day-trippers, anyone staying in Venice for the night will be exempt.
The goal is to dissuade the notorious ‘hit and go’ day-trippers who come to town, spend little money in local shops and leave their belongings behind, reports say.
Venice not the last city to impose taxes
On March 20, 2021, the entrance was opened to everyone from all across the world. Depending on a traveller’s immunisation status, different entrance rules apply.
However, at the beginning of December 2021 stricter laws have made it more difficult for unvaccinated people to go about their daily lives. But masks are still a must when travelling outdoor in city.
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