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Articles tagged “venice”

Cruises

Venetian residents protest massive cruise ships that crowd city ports

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.

Skift | 12 years ago

Venetian residents protest massive cruise ships that crowd city ports

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Venice embarks on its month-long design conference with a floating theater

As architects and designers descend on the floating city for La Biennale di Venezie, the Archipelago Cinema should bring attendees' attention to the city's most pressing design issue of all -- its rising water levels.

Skift | 12 years ago

Cruises

Venice’s lagoon is doomed unless it gets a little “intelligent tourism”

An alternative dock is needed for cruise ships before erosion of Venice's main lagoon is further damaged. Venetians, who earn little revenue from cruises or their guests, hope a new bill will help them to regain control.

Skift | 12 years ago