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Venice has become the world's first city to trial an entrance fee system for visiting tourists as they look to tackle overtourism. Anyone looking to explore the famous Italian city must pay €5 (£4.30) to enter the area. However, you can avoid paying the entry fee if you stay overnight or for longer in the city, with proof of this needing to be submitted online to receive an exemption. Plans to introduce the scheme were first unveiled last year. Venice's mayor, Luigi Brugnaro, introduced the measure to help afford the high maintenance costs of running a city as popular and fashionable as Venice...
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On her yearly flights to see her family in Michigan, US, American Airlines's booking system has frequently misidentified a 101-year-old woman as an infant. "It was funny that they thought I was only a little child, and I'm an old lady," said Patricia, a 101-year-old retired nurse. Patricia, who only revealed her first name to BBC reporter Joe Tidy when they found themselves on the same flight to Michigan, has experienced difficulties with American Airlines. Her birth year, 1922, appears to have been incorrectly entered by the airline reservation software, which caused a mix-up by defaulting to...
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US-based helicopter charter company Blade, renowned for its high-earning clientele, is now offering a new coach service. This more affordable option is designed to cater to a wider range of travelers, including those with lower incomes, who are eager to experience the luxury of the Hamptons. The new coach service from Blade is not just an affordable alternative to the high-cost helicopter rides, but it also promises to maintain the same luxurious experience. This unique offering sets it apart from other budget options. "We're excited about the 'white space' between a $40 Jitney ride and $1,000...
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Remote workers now have the convenience and flexibility of working from Italy thanks to the new digital nomad visa. After two years of the nation's announcement towards the remote visa, on 4 April, the government announced the availability of the visa to remote workers. The visa application fee will be 116 euros, equivalent to around $123.78 per person, according to Studio Legale Metta. Nick Metta, a lawyer for the law firm Studio Legale Metta, has been assisting remote workers from the US to move to Italy for decades. He said, "Italian-style, everything happens slowly." Studio Legale Metta's ...
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Japan is renowned for its captivating culture, warm hospitality and delectable cuisine, making it a magnet for tourists worldwide. However, this popularity has raised concerns about overtourism in certain areas. Even implementing new rules and regulations, such as those for climbing Mount Fuji due to unbearable crowds and garbage. Japan is tackling this issue by implementing various measures, including setting visitor quotas, raising fares during peak hours and developing infrastructure to disperse tourist traffic. There is a push to promote visits to less-crowded but equally beautiful prefect...
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Train passengers in Germany could soon experience finer journeys after the nation's state-owned rail firm, Deutsche Bahn, announced plans for significant upgrades to its service. The multibillion-euro investment aims to enhance the privacy element of customers' journeys greatly. Among the railway operator's most noteworthy plans is the addition of compartments with frosted glass doors. These compartments, which were unveiled over a week ago, will be accessible to people travelling on Deutsche Bahn's Intercity Express high-speed trains. They have been designed to accommodate two people at a tim...
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Airlines will have to share security-relevant passenger information with authorities ahead of flights, a vote passed by the European Parliament in Strasbourg outlined on Thursday. Two new laws are aimed at "enhancing security at the EU's external borders and boosting the fight against crime respectively," parliament said. "Companies will have to collect and transmit passenger data, including name, date of birth, nationality, and passport details, systematically to competent authorities," it said. EU member states still have to approve the changes, but this is seen as a formality. "These laws w...
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New laws have been implemented in the southern Spanish province of Andalusia, allowing restaurant bosses to charge higher prices to customers sitting in the shade. The Regional Government of Andalusia has granted this change, but restaurants must follow specific guidelines if they would like to increase prices. According to Facua spokesman Ruben Sanchez, the price changes for tables in shady or sunny spots should be visible to customers; this can be displayed on a menu at the restaurant site, but these must not be only available via a QR code because not everyone has access to a smartphone. Th...
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