Venice officials have lauded the recent implementation of a temporary entrance fee to the city as a successful measure in managing the influx of visitors. The 29-day €5 reservation entrance fee trial, which commenced on April 25 and concluded on July 14, generated €2,425,310 in revenue, surpassing the initial expectation of €700,000.
During the experiment, a total of 3,618,114 individuals made reservations, with exemptions granted to various groups such as hotel guests, workers, students, residents, and individuals related to residents. The data revealed a preference for visiting on Saturdays over Sundays and a gradual decrease in attendance on designated 'red flag days' throughout the trial period.
