In the heart of Venice, a city steeped in history and culture but burdened by the weight of overtourism, a new page is being written in the relationship between visitors and the city.
Today in the Venetian capital, Italy's first code of ethics for tourists and tour operators was approved, a significant step toward more sustainable management of the tourist flows that crowd its calli and canals.
First deontological code of ethics for tourism operators Venice
We are talking about the first ever deontological code of ethics for tourism operators Venice. The move was promoted by the Organized Tourism Federation of Confcommercio, with the involvement of local incoming operators operating in the lagoon city.
This initiative aims not only to promote responsible tourism, but also to preserve the identity and integrity of Venice, ensuring an authentic experience for visitors and a better quality of life for its residents.
Promoting sustainable tourism
Tour operators and industry associations are committed to promoting tourism that brings value to the city in a sustainable way.
This means offering services that respect the environment and local culture, promoting scheduled and booked visits to better distribute tourist flows over time and space.
The goal is to reduce the negative impact of overtourism and ensure that Venice remains a welcoming and livable place for its inhabitants.
Among the guidance provided to operators is the encouragement to propose alternative routes to the most well-known and crowded ones, such as St. Mark's Square and Rialto.
In addition, the use of earphones during guided tours is encouraged in order to reduce noise disturbance and improve the overall visitor experience.
Rules for tourists: responsible behavior
Tourists will also be told a series of rules and behaviors to adopt while visiting Venice. These include the importance of keeping to the right in the calli to avoid obstructing passage, giving way to the elderly, disabled and mothers on crowded vaporettos, and not occupying seats with objects or extensions of one's body.
In addition, the importance of respecting the principles of city decorum, avoiding graffiti on monuments and walls and diving or bathing in canals will be emphasized.
These rules not only aim to preserve Venice's cultural and artistic heritage, but also to ensure safety and mutual respect between visitors and residents.
Code of ethics for tourism operators Venice: Satisfaction and future prospects
The promotion of this Code of Ethics for Tourism Operators Venice was warmly welcomed by the City of Venice, which has been actively working to promote responsible and sustainable tourism in the lagoon city.
City Councillor for Tourism Simone Venturini said that this initiative is part of a broader effort to manage tourist flows and preserve Venice's unique identity.
Code of ethics for tourism operators Venice: conclusion
The approval of this Code of Ethics for Tourism Operators Venice marks an important step forward in the management of overtourism in Venice.
By promoting responsible behavior by operators and visitors, it is hoped to ensure a sustainable future for this fascinating lagoon city, preserving its beauty and authenticity for generations to come.