No more Aperol spritz on Lake Garda

Tourist taxes are no longer the exception; they're quickly becoming the global rule. The United Kingdom is also joining the conversation about the tourist tax. What does that mean for hoteliers – are they becoming "piggy banks" for municipalities?

No more dolce vita - in the Italian fashion metropolis, smoking outdoors is now only permitted at a distance of ten metres from others. Other cities want to follow suit. The Milanese have so far interpreted the ban with Italian composure.

After an initial test last year, the lagoon city of Venice was recently open to day visitors again free of charge. Now, from Easter 2024, admission to the city will cost twice as much as during the test phase.