Qatar Airways has restarted its flights between Doha and Venice, adding a third Italian destination to its network. The daily service will boost long-haul connections to the Far East and Southeast Asia for Venice Marco Polo Airport.
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Max Mara Atelier presented a collection of fifteen meticulously crafted coats at the iconic Olivetti store in Venice, highlighting the brand’s artisanal expertise and timeless appeal. From classic trench coats to luxurious cocoons, each piece embodies elegance and sophistication.
A British parkour group, Team Phat, has been banned from Venice after performing dangerous stunts. They have now been accused of damaging a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Matera, Italy. Team member Devon McIntosh filmed himself jumping from a roof, causing part of the building to break. The incident has sparked outrage, with many criticizing the group for disrespecting the historical site.
The Venice Venice Hotel has unveiled the highly anticipated Felix Anima Spa, a unique spa that seamlessly blends science and art to offer a rejuvenating experience. Inspired by the herbalist treatise ‘Ordo Virtutum’ by Saint Hildegard of Bingen, the spa features intricate floor-to-ceiling structures that resemble warp and weft, filling the space with the healing aromas of hundreds of medicinal herbs. The spa’s treatments are tailored to individual needs, and the innovative spa features a dedicated wellness area on the ground floor, including an indoor pool, Turkish bath, second treatment space, and a private relaxation bedroom.
Kapwani Kiwanga’s ‘Trinket’ installation at the Canada Pavilion in Venice examines the pivotal role of Murano-made glass seed beads in global trade. The beaded strings, suspended from the ceiling and cascading down the walls, delve into the bartering power of these beads, exchanged for gold, bronze, palm oil, and enslaved people in Africa and the Americas. While the installation highlights the disparities in the attributed value of these beads, it surprisingly lacks a more thorough exploration of their significance in Venice’s own economic, social, and artistic history. Despite UNESCO recognizing the art of glass beads as intangible heritage, this vital fact is curiously absent from the pavilion’s information boards, which some critics consider a glaring omission.
Venice’s new tourist tax has generated nearly €1 million in its first 11 days, but this falls short of covering the costs of the system. The daily fee is expected to rise to €10 after the trial period, and those caught without a ticket may face fines ranging from €50 to €300. Despite the revenue, many Venice residents remain dissatisfied with the initiative, particularly the associated fines.
Lauterbrunnen, a picturesque Swiss village nestled in an Alpine valley, is considering implementing an entry fee for day visitors to manage the growing issue of overtourism. Following Venice’s example, Lauterbrunnen is exploring charging a five Swiss franc fee during peak summer travel seasons to reduce crowding and its associated problems, including increased traffic, waste, and higher costs.
Venice has implemented a new strategy to address the overwhelming crowds of day-trippers. Effective immediately, visitors entering the historic city will be required to purchase a five-euro ticket, which aims to reduce the strain on the city’s infrastructure and residents. This scheme is a first-of-its-kind initiative globally and has received mixed reactions from both tourists and locals.
Venice has implemented an entry fee of €5 for day visitors between 8.30am and 4pm, aiming to address the city’s excessive tourism and preserve its World Heritage status. The fee is primarily targeted at short- and medium-range daytrippers from neighboring regions of Italy, rather than foreign visitors. The scheme is not intended to generate revenue but to deter visitors on peak days and achieve a better balance between residents and tourists. The first day of implementation saw positive feedback from some visitors, who expressed support for measures to protect Venice.
In an effort to curb overcrowding and preserve its fragile ecosystem, Venice has implemented a new scheme requiring day-trippers to purchase an entry ticket. The five-euro fee applies to visitors entering the UNESCO World Heritage site on specific busy days throughout the year and is intended to encourage tourism during quieter periods.