The Louvre’s proposed two-tier fees are a better way to fund museums than iffy corporate sponsorship dealsIntroducing, five years on, another Brexit bonus: the chance to support the renovation of the Louvre. President Emmanuel Macron has proposed paying for the “renaissance” of the Paris museum, in part, by increasing entrance fees for visitors from outside the EU.After some initial attempts to represent this as a direct insult – “Brits will be forced to pay more than EU residents” (the Mail) – even the rabidly pro-Brexit press appears to have accepted that the scheme applies globally, to all non-EU visitors: an exceptionally cunning way of Brit-targeting, even for the French. Continue reading...
The article argues that it might be beneficial to charge tourists for visiting certain historical treasures in the UK, similar to how many other countries do.
While acknowledging concerns about fairness and xenophobia, the author contends that the current situation, with free admission for everyone, leads to overcrowding, strain on resources, and ultimately, a less enjoyable experience for all visitors. They suggest that charging tourists could help alleviate these issues while still allowing local residents and EU citizens to enjoy these treasures for free.
The author contrasts this with the often cited argument of free access for all based on national pride and compares it to the reasoning behind charging tourists in other countries, highlighting the lack of backlash against such practices elsewhere.
The article argues that it might be beneficial to charge tourists for visiting certain historical treasures in the UK, similar to how many other countries do. While acknowledging concerns about fairness and xenophobia, the author contends that the current situation, with free admission for everyone, leads to overcrowding, strain on resources, and ultimately, a less enjoyable experience for all visitors. They suggest that charging tourists could help alleviate these issues while still allowing local residents and EU citizens to enjoy these treasures for free. The author contrasts this with the often cited argument of free access for all based on national pride and compares it to the reasoning behind charging tourists in other countries, highlighting the lack of backlash against such practices elsewhere.
