Rome is all set to raise its tourist taxes and bring in tighter rules on holiday rentals, as the Italian capital struggles with record visitor numbers. Mayor Roberto Gualtieri says these steps will protect the city better than an entry fee like the one Venice charges.
\n\nIn an interview with Bloomberg published in early November, Gualtieri said he wants to increase the taxes paid on hotel and other overnight stays. He did not say how big the rise would be or when it would start He made it clear that Rome will not copy Venice, which charged day visitors a €5 fee on selected days this year. In his view, an entry ticket does not suit Rome. Venice is much smaller, and many of its visitors come only for the day, so they never pay a room tax. “Tourists will always come to Rome,” he said.
\n\nGualtieri wants to put an end to “hit-and-run tourism”, where visitors take from the city but give little back. His goal is for Rome to stay open to the world while making sure visitors spend more meaningfully.
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