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Overtourism
Destinations around the world need to wake up and realize that social problems related to tourism aren't going to solve themselves.
Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 7 years ago
Travelers never like to be told what they cannot do, but perhaps Venice can strike the right tone.
Dan Peltier, Skift | 7 years ago
Tourism
Drunk and rowdy gondoliers don't exactly contribute to the romantic vibe of Venice. But the city has become such a caricature of itself that it's not nearly as surprising as it should be.
Nick Squires, The Daily Telegraph | 11 years ago
It's hard to imagine how Venice could be ruined more than it has been by rampant tourism, poor regulations, and a total lack of a local identity that's not in the service of selling luxury goods or kitschy mementos of a once great destination.
Skift | 11 years ago
Media and PR
Travel magazines don't mind returning to Italy year after year after year for cover material. Unlike other top destinations like Orlando or Vegas, Italy never disappoints.
Jason Clampet, Skift | 11 years ago
Despite the glamour of its Venice location, the Cipriani brand isn't new to financial and legal challenges. This can often happen when your empire is built on exorbitantly priced peach pulp and champagne cocktails.
John Hooper, The Guardian | 11 years ago
The tourist-centric city has become so much a destination for foreigners rather than a place were people live and work that that tragedy of its more common than ever flooding is of low priority for Italians.
The Daily Telegraph | 11 years ago
Weather forecasters are the new target all over Europe as the continent grapples with a terrible year weather wise. First Scotland, then UK, then Belgium, and now Venice in Italy.
Tom Kington, Guardian | 11 years ago
Cruises
City residents’ flooded the port in small boats and lined the sidewalks to show their disdain of the cruise industry, which they believe is responsible for eroding the lagoon and diluting city culture.
Skift | 12 years ago
Protestors claim the ships are ruining the city’s culture and beauty, while opponents praise the economic growth and jobs provided by the cruise industry. The truth is that Venice locals lost the battle to tourists a long time ago.
