Extreme Party Excesses at Pentecost: Lignano Plans Stricter Measures

Mayor Laura Giorgi discussed strategies with tourism professionals and trade associations to prevent alcohol excesses among young foreigners, including many Austrians, local media reported.

The proposed solutions include increased controls, stricter regulations for the sale and serving of alcohol, restrictions on music in venues, as well as the installation of more toilets and waste bins. Hoteliers and holiday apartment landlords are to be involved to raise awareness among tourists about the city's rules. German-speaking police officers from South Tyrol, dog units from Trento, as well as officers from Carinthia are to support their colleagues on site, as in previous years.

Pentecost Excesses in Lignano: Information Campaign Planned in Austria

The decisions made are to be announced as part of an information campaign aimed at Austrian tourists. The goal is to "improve the quality of life in the city and promote more sustainable tourism," according to the Lignano city administration.

1,546 citizens of Lignano signed a petition last June from the committee "Stop the Deterioration during the Pentecost Celebrations." This called for measures against the uncontrolled influx of visitors during the Pentecost weekend in the Friulian seaside resort. Over 80,000 tourists are expected in Lignano for Pentecost, including 20,000 from Austria. In recent years, there have been repeated problems due to alcohol excesses.

(APA/Red)

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