If You Care About the Planet – Don’t Get on That Ship!
We share here an article about the impacts of cruise ships and cruise tourism by noted expert Giuseppe Tattara, re-published from Ytali Global.
We share here an article about the impacts of cruise ships and cruise tourism by noted expert Giuseppe Tattara, re-published from Ytali Global.
The recent announcement that Jeff Bezos has reserved 5 luxury hotels and every taxi in the city of Venice for three days in June to celebrate his wedding has sparked calls for protest. CFLV is glad to republish here one of those calls just released on Ytali.com and Ytali Global. ____________ Persona Non Grata by … More Bezos Wedding Announcement Sparks Calls For Protest
The Port plan would create a revolution on the movement of the tides, on the integrity of the islands and mud flats, on the fauna and flora and also on the residents of the city, given the millions of cruise passengers that the plan foresees By Aleramo Lanapoppi Very serious things are happening in our … More A Major Revolution in the Lagoon
The new tourist island in Venice: the Municipality instructs the company to think of an alternative route to avoid queues for ferry users Feb. 2, 2025 By Eugenio Pendolini Almost eight hundred rooms, over one thousand five hundred beds, and about three hundred parking spaces available to customers who, for the first time, will be … More Tronchetto Hotels Risk Traffic Chaos: City Asks for Alternatives
Veneto is confirmed as the top Italian region for tourist reception for 2023. However, when the phenomenon exceeds a certain critical threshold, it risks withering the economic fabric around it By Giulio Buciuni Dec 6, 2024 According to the latest ISTAT bulletin on tourist flows in Italy, Veneto has again been confirmed as the top … More Veneto and the Tourism Trap
The Commission returns for another inspection, and a 300-page dossier is delivered by the Municipality. Associations and committees invoke the “blacklist” to make the world understand the state of degradation and fragility of the city by Vera Mantengoli November 1, 2024 The Commission returns for another inspection, and a 300-page dossier is delivered by the … More Venice Under Scrutiny by UNESCO Again
Economist and economic historian Prof. Giuseppe Tattara offers an analysis of tourism’s economic impact, the current imbalances in income and quality of work created by the sector – and its untapped potential. By Giuseppe Tattara Italy’s growth in recent years has in part been thanks to tourism. Tourism, especially from abroad, is booming, with international … More The Tourism Industry: All That Glitters Is Not Gold
Galietti (CLIA): “We are working towards de-seasonalizing the flows of arrivals. Professor Preiti: “All the indicators say this is overtourism, a stop is needed” By Giulio DePolo October 6, 2024 Overtourism in Venice – the historic city of Venice has now exceeded the point of no return in terms of the number of daily tourists, … More In Venice, More Tourists than Residents: Reservations Are Out of Control
New rules come into force on September 1st: a code, fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide detectors are required. Fines will range from 500 to 8 thousand euros By George Barbieri August 30, 2024 A national identification code to be published online and displayed outside the door of the property. Inside the apartment, mandatory gas and … More New Rules for Short-term Rentals. ‘Soft’ Restrictions for 70,000 Properties in the Northeast
The measure is currently in force from June 21 to August 25. Residents’ committees are satisfied and say they are already seeing improvements through cooperation with police. Councilor Costalonga: “This ordinance is of fundamental importance for the well-being of the city and of those who live there” By Marta Artico June 21, 2024 A stop … More New Nightlife Control Ordinance Starts in Venice