Venice's Day-Tripper Tax Generates €2.4 Million in Trial Phase

City officials consider extending and modifying the tax despite mixed reactions from residents and tourists.

• The €5 tax was paid 485,062 times over 29 test days, mostly on weekends and holidays.
• Italians made up 60% of visitors, with U.S., German, and French tourists comprising 6.5% to 4%.
• City officials plan to potentially double the tax to €10 on certain days next year.
• Critics argue the tax has not significantly deterred tourist arrivals as intended.
• Venice aims to balance tourism and local life, using the tax to gather precise visitor data.

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