San Marco will flood even if MoSE works: “Unacceptable, the world will laugh at us.”

October 30, 2016

VENEZIA: “I think with terror of the first time that we raise the blocks of MoSE and Piazza San Marco will be under water anyway, and these images will travel around the world. There is need to move quickly in all institutions for San Marco.” So said the engineer Fabio Riva, Director of the Public … More San Marco will flood even if MoSE works: “Unacceptable, the world will laugh at us.”

The City of Venice announces the formation of a technical working group on management of tourism

October 9, 2016

Mayor of Venice Luigi Brugnaro has announced the formation of a ‘technical working group’ to review and analyze proposals for the management of the flow of tourists in the city. The city has already announced that it will listen to and share proposals from citizens, associations and Commissions. The working group, made up of city … More The City of Venice announces the formation of a technical working group on management of tourism

Groups To Host October Community Meetings in Cannaregio

October 6, 2016

Community group Generazione 90 will host a public meeting and discussion on “Youth and Residence”, on Oct. 7, 2016 at Centro Scalzi in Cannaregio. The following week will see another public meeting, this one hosted by #Veneziamiofuturo on Oct. 13, 2016 in Sala San Leonardo, also in Cannaregio. The Oct. 13 event will bring together … More Groups To Host October Community Meetings in Cannaregio

2,000 People Dance and Sing at the ‘No Grandi Navi’ party.

September 29, 2016

The ‘No Grandi Navi’ groups staged yet another protest against the traffic of large cruise ships in the Bacino di San Marco and the canal of Guidecca on Sept. 25, 2016. According to organizers, this time a ‘party’ was chosen, with 2,000 people along the shore of the Zattere to delay the six cruise ships … More 2,000 People Dance and Sing at the ‘No Grandi Navi’ party.

Ilaria Borletti Buitoni on Tourism: “There will surely be a quota placed at Venice”

September 25, 2016

Speaking at the beginning of the World Tourism Expo in Padova, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage Ilaria Borletti Buitoni said; “Surely sooner or later there will arrive a quota for tourists in Venice, then we will see how and in what way.” After mentioning the idea of promoting visits to less popular “completely … More Ilaria Borletti Buitoni on Tourism: “There will surely be a quota placed at Venice”

2015 Venice Annual Tourism Report: visitors up 6.5%. New Public debate on Tourism announced.

September 22, 2016

The 2015 Venice Annual Tourism Report was released today at a press conference conducted by City Tourism Assessor Paola Mar, at Ca’ Farsetti. The detailed report showed yet another increase in annual tourist visits. American visitors were the highest percentage, at 12%, followed by the UK and France. A new public initiative was announced as … More 2015 Venice Annual Tourism Report: visitors up 6.5%. New Public debate on Tourism announced.

Venicemyfuture: 6 sestieri, 6 meetings in 6 months.

September 20, 2016

On Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, Venicemyfuture conducted the first of 6 meetings to be held in each of Venice’s 6 sestieri in 6 months. The first meeting was held in Castello, and involved speakers from nine different citizens’ organizations as well as representatives of the local government. In their announcement for these meetings, spokesperson Marco … More Venicemyfuture: 6 sestieri, 6 meetings in 6 months.

Mayor of Venice Luigi Brugnaro thanks Generazione 90: “Next time I’ll be at the head of the procession.”

September 19, 2016

Mayor of Venice Luigi Brugnaro attended a meeting on 9/14/2016 at which he reviewed the work and challenges of the past year. “Administering this city is extremely complex, but we have great commitment to confront the many questions in play, and the results are beginning to be seen.” Brugnaro went on to call for unity: … More Mayor of Venice Luigi Brugnaro thanks Generazione 90: “Next time I’ll be at the head of the procession.”

Generazione 90 proposes an accord with AirBnB to impose a tourism tax on apartments rented in Venice.

September 15, 2016

The system in Venice that once allowed residents to rent out a room in their home has morphed over the years. With the advent of online booking, in particular Air BnB, people now rent out their whole homes or keep empty properties to rent out. These rentals evade the tourist tax paid by hotel visitors … More Generazione 90 proposes an accord with AirBnB to impose a tourism tax on apartments rented in Venice.