No cruise ships, no rikshaws and a visitor tax: How popular tourist spots like Venice are tackling overtourism
How cities are tackling overtourism across Europe
- Florence is implementing new laws to ban golf carts and rickshaws from its historic centre, aiming to reduce congestion and promote sustainable tourism, a move that has sparked protests from drivers.
- Venice has reintroduced and increased its daily tourist tax for day-trippers to €10, alongside a ban on large cruise ships, as part of efforts to protect the city and manage visitor flows.
- Cannes will ban cruise ships carrying over 1,000 people from mooring in the city from next year, seeking to balance its significant tourism economy with the quality of life for residents.
- Across southern Europe, residents in major tourist destinations like Barcelona, Portugal, and Italy have protested against overtourism, highlighting its negative impact on local housing and public services.
- These iconic cities are taking drastic measures to combat overtourism, acknowledging the complexity of the issue and the need for long-term, multi-faceted solutions to ensure sustainability.