Protesters clash with cops as new tourist tax introduced at European holiday hot spot – as ex-mayor launches scathing tirade
PROTESTERS marching against a controversial "tourist tax" slapped on short stay holidaymakers have clashed with cops.Venice is the first city in the world to charge an entry fee for holidaymakers.recommended Venice be added to its list of world heritage in danger, in part because of the impact of mass tourism.Matteo Secchi, who leads residents' activist group Venessia.com, said: "I can tell you that almost the entire city is against it.
The overlooked African hotspot with 30C winters set to attract Brits following new international airportPeople who live in Venice are exempt, as are students and kids under the age of 14.Simone Venturini, the city's council member for tourism, said the new scheme was not about making money, but to find a "balance between the rights of those who live, study or work in Venice, and those who visit the city".
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