Decorated boats move on the Grand Canal near the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute during the opening regatta of the Venice Carnival on Feb 17. Photo: AFP
Venice council has voted to impose an entrance fee on day-trippers to help pay for the upkeep of the much-visited lagoon city, setting a precedent that other tourist hotspots are watching closely, the mayor said this week.
Around 25 million tourists pour into Venice each year, of whom around 14 million spend just one day there. Many take picnics with them, bringing no income to local businesses.
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