Ever more tourism in Venice and in the Veneto. A perverse interaction

August 3, 2019

Foreign and local interests, with the Brugnaro administration, have shifted the center of gravity of Venetian politics on the tourist economy in a way that has never happened before. The trend intersects with the growing difficulty of the region’s traditional manufacturing economy, which lacks a genuine industrial policy and which, according to Zaia, can be … More Ever more tourism in Venice and in the Veneto. A perverse interaction

The entrance fee is a flop: everything must be redone

July 26, 2019

Venice: the City will charge the fee on its own, without recourse to tourist transport, but the possibility of evasion will be very high By Enrico Tantucci 25 July 2019 VENICE: The entrance fee is at risk of failure and serious evasion. They are starting over again with a new regulation for the access charge … More The entrance fee is a flop: everything must be redone

Cruise Ship Costa Deliziosa comes close to the bank and docked boats in the lagoon, in the middle of a storm: Video

July 7, 2019

The video of the passage of the ship along the canal, in the lagoon, despite the strong storm has stirred criticism and controversy. A vaporetto stopped between the gusts of wind while the giant ship passed close by, having difficulty in maneuvering, sounding its siren. https://media.gedidigital.it/repubblicatv/file/2019/07/07/650257/650257-video-rrtv-650-07072019_veneziavideorep.mp4 The cruise ship Costa Deliziosa crossed the canal despite … More Cruise Ship Costa Deliziosa comes close to the bank and docked boats in the lagoon, in the middle of a storm: Video

MoSE’s hinges are corroding and must be replaced. 34 million Euro bid to find the solution

July 5, 2019

The experts: “salinity and inadequate materials”; “The phenomenon is widespread and could stop the entire operation”. By Alberto Vitucci 27 June 2019 VENICE. MoSE’s hinges are corroded and “inadequate”. They need to be redesigned and replaced with materials different from those used during the original construction. In Rome they talk about autonomies and commissioners, but … More MoSE’s hinges are corroding and must be replaced. 34 million Euro bid to find the solution

UNESCO accepts report on Venice with no discussion at Baku. Europa Nostra issues statement of protest

July 4, 2019

[Note: what follows is not a translation but a direct transcript of the statement released by Europa Nostra earlier today -Ed.] 43RD SESSION OF THE WORLD HERITAGE COMMITTEE STATEMENT BY EUROPA NOSTRA ON THE STATE OF CONSERVATION REPORT WITH REGARD TO VENICE AND ITS LAGOON Thank you Madam Chair. On behalf of our large movement … More UNESCO accepts report on Venice with no discussion at Baku. Europa Nostra issues statement of protest

Florence joins Venice and ten other cities in appeal to EU to regulate online short term rentals.

June 28, 2019

[What follows is a joint press release by Progetto Firenze and Gruppo 25 Aprile. – Ed.] Joint Press Release Florence and Venice, 26 June 2019 With a statement released to La Stampa, commissioner Cecilia del Re, who is responsible for urban planning and tourism, has announced the City of Florence’s intention to sign on to … More Florence joins Venice and ten other cities in appeal to EU to regulate online short term rentals.

Italia Nostra asks UNESCO to place Venice and the Lagoon on the list of Endangered Sites

June 27, 2019

[What follows is a statement released by Italia Nostra after a press conference in Rome on 24 June – Ed.] 24 June 2019 The cruise ship accident last June 2 in the Canale della Giudecca has exposed the fact that Venice is at serious risk. Everyone seems to agree that the big ships should no … More Italia Nostra asks UNESCO to place Venice and the Lagoon on the list of Endangered Sites

The City of Venice signs on to Gruppo 25 Aprile’s appeal to regulate Airbnb type rentals

June 23, 2019

Together with 10 other cities Venice has requested that the EU require platforms that advertise short term rentals on the web to respect local and national laws regarding registration 22 June 2019 Zero tolerance for the out of control spread of Airbnb, tourist room rentals and short term property rentals. This is a sentiment shared … More The City of Venice signs on to Gruppo 25 Aprile’s appeal to regulate Airbnb type rentals

Appeal to the Mayors of Venice and Florence: join call to regulate online rentals

June 21, 2019

 -Ten European cities have asked Parliament and the new EU Commission to take concrete action in support of their efforts to regulate the uncontrolled proliferation of short term rentals. -Citizens associations in Florence and Venice are asking their Mayors to promptly join the appeal of their European counterparts. [What follows is a press release by … More Appeal to the Mayors of Venice and Florence: join call to regulate online rentals

June 2, day of the cruise ships. A point of no return

June 14, 2019

It’s worked out ok twice – last Sunday June 2 and July 25 1989, after the Pink Floyd concert on Redentore – let’s not wait for the third time. But nothing can change without reckoning with the economic and environmental costs of the “tourism only” model of development. By Mario Santi 6 June 2019 Two … More June 2, day of the cruise ships. A point of no return