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‘It has had no impact’: Venice’s effort to curb overtourism fails to thin crowds

Gondolas jostle for space and tourists still crowd St Mark’s Square, as critics argue piecemeal approach is fruitless

The Guardian - UK

Where to find Banksy artwork in London and around the world

Rats, riots and solidarity sketches have cropped up in locations from Bristol to Ukraine

The Independent UK

Gondoliers fear new Uber water taxis will make Venice waterways even more crowded

Travellers can now call a ‘Limo Boat’ to move around the canal city

The Independent UK

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In brief: The Newsmongers; The Night in Venice; Vital Organs – review

An informed history of tabloid journalism; an atmospheric Edwardian-era mystery set in Italy; and a riotous study of famous people’s body parts

The Guardian - UK

Italy’s ‘antidote to overtourism’: exploring unexpected delights in Vicenza and beyond

A new Italian holidays app, created by locals, helps steer travellers away from tourist traps by highlighting unusual places to eat, sleep and visit

The Guardian - UK

Venice welcomes even stricter tourism rules – but some say it must go further

Venice’s historic centre had more than 170,000 residents in 1954. Last year, they were down to just over 49,000

The Independent UK

Venice Implements New Rules To Manage Overtourism

Venice implements new regulations for tour guides to tackle noise pollution and overtourism, including group size limits and an entrance fee. Anti-tourism ...

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Venice is taking its mass tourism battle a step further by banning loudspeakers and tourist parties of over 25

Overtourism has real ramifications in the lagoon city, as it’s on UNESCO’s list of endangered destinations. But will capping crowds and charging day-trippers a fee help?

Fortune

Venice to introduce even stricter rules in its ongoing battle with overtourism

Venice will introduce even stricter rules as the lagoon city looks to limit the damage done by overtourism.

The Independent UK

‘Tourists, go home!’: Mass tourism exasperates locals in Europe and beyond

An increasing number of visitors has sparked numerous anti-tourism movements in Spain and elsewhere in Europe. Locals blame tourists for driving up housing costs, inflation, and causing environmental degradation. Some affected regions are beginning to take small steps to ease their residents' concerns.

France 24

Island off northern French coast imposes quota to tackle overtourism

The picturesque Ile-de-Bréhat follows major cities such as Amsterdam and Venice with measures to reduce visitors

The Guardian - UK

Guadagnino, Almodóvar, Larraín: this year’s Venice film festival already looks exceptional

A lineup for the senses includes Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice sequel, Lady Gaga in Joker: Folie à Deux and Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas. How nutritious it will prove remains to be seen

The Guardian - UK

Kidman, Clooney, Craig and Jolie join Venice film festival lineup

Stars will descend on the Lido as Pablo Larraín’s Maria Callas biopic contends with the Joker and Beetlejuice sequels for this year’s Golden Lion

The Guardian - UK

Let’s get physical: the science of dance at the Venice Biennale

The dance festival’s opening weekend, under the theme We Humans, focused as much on gravity and technology as emotional connection

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Venice's Temporary Entrance Fee Experiment Deemed Successful

Venice's successful trial of a temporary entrance fee managed visitor numbers effectively, generating revenue and reducing crowds. Mayor under investigatio...

The Independent UK

Planning a vacation? Here’s all the places that the locals don’t want you

If you’re getting ready to plan a trip, here are seven destinations to reconsider visiting as locals say they’re facing the consequences of overtourism, Katie Hawkinson reports

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Kylie Jenner's European Vacation: Cherished Family Moments In Venice

Kylie Jenner's delightful European vacation in Venice, Italy with her children and friend, Stassie, and the launch of her new swimwear collection from her ...

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Affordable travel is to blame for Europe’s overtourism problem, spoiling its most sought-after cities like Barcelona, Amsterdam and Athens

Mass tourism isn't a new phenomenon, but it’s reached a tipping point in Europe where locals are increasingly bearing the brunt of it.

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Venice makes £2million from day-tripper tax with trial scheme tipped for extension

Officials in Venice say they are trying to limit numbers to help protect the city but the move has sparked protests

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Venice Day-Tripper Tax Generates 2.4 Million Euros

Venice's day-tripper tax trial collects 2.4 million euros from 485,062 visitors, aiming to manage overtourism and protect its heritage status.

The Independent UK

Venice officials defend day-tripper tax, but delay the decision on extending it

Venice city officials say the day-tripper tax netted 2.4 million euros during a test phase this summer, and that decisions on how to proceed would be made in the fall after a full analysis of the data

The Independent UK

Venice mayor under investigation in developer corruption scandal

The mayor of Venice is under investigation in a corruption scandal that has landed his top public works official in jail

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Venice Day-Tripper Levy Pilot Program Raises 2 Million Euros

Venice's day-tripper entrance fee program faced criticism despite generating revenue and exceeding visitor expectations.

The Guardian - UK

The renaissance of Venice’s favourite retreat

When Venetian nobles wanted to escape the heat and crowds of the city they headed to the Brenta Riviera. Today’s visitors are following their lead

Louder

"Playing live to 100 million people. It gets to you at times": The chaotic story of the day Pink Floyd hired an oil rig to play Venice and the mayor lost his job

It was supposed to be just another Pink Floyd extravaganza. Nobody expected blackmail and a scandal that forced a city's mayor to resign

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