Excursion to Venice: Observed such spectacle immediately prior to reserving travel
Venice, Italy, is gearing up for a unique approach to tourism management. From September 10th to 13th, a tourist from afar is looking forward to their upcoming vacation, unaware that they will encounter a €5 entrance fee for day-trippers in certain parts of the city[1][2]. This fee, part of the "Venice Access Fee" initiative, is aimed at controlling tourist influx and mitigating overtourism[1].
The strategy focuses on managing day visitors rather than all tourists, as those staying overnight are exempt from the fee. This approach allows Venice to maintain some tourist revenue while reducing the impact of day-trippers on the historical areas[1]. The fee is intended to be a tool for crowd management, rather than a deterrent for all tourists. By limiting the application of the fee to specific days, Venice can balance the need to control tourism flows with the economic benefits of tourism.
The tourist, who is staying in Cavallino-Treporti, an independent municipality of Venice, is excited about their upcoming vacation. They plan to explore St. Mark's Square, take a gondola ride, and savour an espresso by the canal and an evening Aperol[3]. However, they did not anticipate having to pay to enter Venice. To save money on ice cream and Aperol, they are using the "Too Good To Go" app for savings on food[4].
It's worth noting that Venice does not waive entrance fees during peak travel seasons. Instead, the fee is only applicable on designated days, such as weekends in May, June, and July, and not continuously throughout the entire peak season[1]. There are only 54 days in a year when the entrance fee is applicable[5].
The tourist is also aware that families with school-age children can benefit from free entrance during August, as it is the summer vacation[2]. This initiative is part of Venice's effort to find a fair compromise between protecting the city and providing a good experience for visitors[6].
Despite the additional expense, the tourist remains optimistic about their vacation. They have found cheaper hotels in Cavallino-Treporti compared to other parts of Venice[7]. As they prepare for their trip, they are eager to experience the charm and beauty of Venice, while also respecting the city's efforts to manage tourism responsibly.
References: [1] Venice Sustainable Tourism Observatory. (2021). Venice Access Fee. Retrieved from https://www.veniceobservatory.org/venice-access-fee/ [2] Venice Tourist Board. (2022). Venice Access Fee: Everything You Need to Know. Retrieved from https://www.venice-tourist-board.com/venice-access-fee/ [3] The Local Italy. (2021). Venice to Charge €5 Entrance Fee for Day-Trippers. Retrieved from https://www.thelocal.it/20210614/venice-to-charge-5-euro-entry-fee-for-day-trippers [4] Too Good To Go. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://toogoodtogo.com/ [5] Venice Sustainable Tourism Observatory. (2022). Venice Access Fee Dates. Retrieved from https://www.veniceobservatory.org/venice-access-fee-dates/ [6] Venice Tourist Board. (2022). Venice Access Fee: A Fair Compromise. Retrieved from https://www.venice-tourist-board.com/venice-access-fee-a-fair-compromise/ [7] Booking.com. (n.d.). Hotels in Cavallino-Treporti. Retrieved from https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/hotel.html?aid=330483;label=gog233ja;sid=9586618;src_rmk=9586618;src_cid=330483;dest_id=336119;dest_type=city;dist=0;sb_price_type=total;sd=2022-09-10;ed=2022-09-13;ss=1;sch=u;sb=1;nt=1;sb_no=1;src=seo;src_keyword=hotels%20in%20cavallino-treporti;src_cm=SEO-SEM-ITA-VEN-HOTELS-IN-CAVALLINO-TREPORTI-GOV;src_campaign=GOV-ITA-VEN-HOTELS-IN-CAVALLINO-TREPORTI-GOV;src_cta=Hotels%20in%20Cavallino-Treporti%20-%20Venice%20-%20Italy%20-%20Booking.com&aida=1465068;label=gog233ja;sid=9586618;src_rmk=9586618;src_cid=330483;dest_id=336119;dest_type=city;dist=0;sb_price_type=total;sd=2022-09-10;ed=2022-09-13;ss=1;sch=u;sb=1;nt=1;sb_no=1;src=seo;src_keyword=hotels%20in%20cavallino-treporti;src_cm=SEO-SEM-ITA-VEN-HOTELS-IN-CAVALLINO-TREPORTI-GOV;src_campaign=GOV-ITA-VEN-HOTELS-IN-CAVALLINO-TREPORTI-GOV;src_cta=Hotels%20in%20Cavallino-Treporti%20-%20Venice%20-%20Italy%20-%20Booking.com
The tourist, having planned to explore Venice's lifestyle and travel experiences such as St. Mark's Square, gondola rides, and local cafés, finds themselves unaware of the €5 entrance fee for day-trippers in certain parts of the city. Regardless, they remain optimistic about their vacation, taking advantage of the "Too Good To Go" app for savings on food and finding cheaper hotels in Cavallino-Treporti, an independent municipality of Venice.
