Paris, Barcelona, Venice overwhelmed as tourism increases over prepandemic levels International travel reached 99% of its prepandemic levels in 2024 and is already on the rise in 2025. Fortune · Jul 20, 2025
I created a Vivaldi-inspired sound artwork for the Venice Biennale. The star of the show is an endangered bush-cricket It was late January when I got the call. I’m asked to bring my sound art to a collaborative ecology and design project, Song of the Cricket, for the Venice Biennale of Architecture. When such as invitation arrives, you have no choice but to jump in. The Conversation · Jul 17, 2025
Real-world locations of all VALORANT maps From the middle of cities to the middle of nowhere, each VALORANT map has a real location on Earth. Dot Esports · Jul 15, 2025
Did Kim Kardashian Have a 'Secret' Meltdown at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Wedding Over Sydney Sweeney? Reports claim Kim Kardashian was left upset at Bezos' Venice wedding as Sydney Sweeney and Tom Brady took the spotlight. Was it really a meltdown? International Business Times UK · Jul 14, 2025
No cruise ships, no rickshaws and a visitor tax: How popular tourist spots like Venice are tackling overtourism From banning golf carts and cruise ships to hiking taxes for day-trippers, iconic tourist destinations are taking matters into their own hands to keep their streets sane for locals The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2025
“Natural vs Fake Definitely Shows”: Lauren Sánchez’s Sister Shares BTS Snaps From Venice Wedding Brother Paul and half-sister Elena attended the wedding, but Lauren Sánchez’s other brother Michael did not get an invite because of their tense relationship. Bored Panda · Jul 9, 2025
Anti-tourism protests are not new. They happened in ancient Rome, 19th-century England and after World War II This hot European summer, anti-tourism protests have made headlines, from Barcelona to Venice, Mallorca and the Canary Islands. The unrest is not confined to Europe, though. The Conversation · Jul 8, 2025
‘Loneliness does not come from having no people’: Orlando Bloom finally speaks up after Katy Perry split Bloom finally speaks up. We Got This Covered · Jul 3, 2025
Lauren Sánchez wedding outfit reportedly stolen in Venice days after lavish ceremony Bezos and Sánchez are reportedly on their honeymoon in Taormina, Sicily The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025
Skirting the issue: Designer dress goes missing from Bezos-Sánchez wedding Sources say no complaint has been made to police – with expectation that garment will ‘turn up’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2025
Venice, Dubrovnik, the Balearic Islands: How to cruise responsibly in overtouristed destinations Travellers looking to cruise responsibly don’t have to avoid destinations with restrictions or taxes. Euronews · Jul 3, 2025
Creative Australia apologises to Khaled Sabsabi for ‘hurt and pain’ after Venice Biennale reinstatement Wesley Enoch tells ABC RN the artist’s work was not about glorification of terrorism and says Sabsabi is ‘incredibly peace-loving’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2025
Overtourism is reshaping communities in Europe – could Australia be next? A media frenzy erupted over the recent Jeff Bezos “wedding of the century” in Venice. The Conversation · Jul 3, 2025
After $50-Million Wedding Bash, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Are Now Honeymooning at 'White Lotus' Hotel Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are honeymooning at Sicily's San Domenico Palace, of White Lotus fame, after their $50M Venice wedding. International Business Times UK · Jul 2, 2025
Euronews · Jul 2, 2025 Canaletto's Venice masterpiece sets new auction record with €37.8m sale at Christie's London The 18th-century masterpiece captures Venice in full splendour on Ascension Day, with the Doge’s golden barge - the Bucintoro - at its centre.
International Business Times UK · Jul 2, 2025 Leonardo DiCaprio's Girlfriend Wears Gisele Bündchen's Iconic Dolce & Gabbana Gown from 2003 Met Gala Supermodel Vittoria Ceretti, Leonardo DiCaprio's current girlfriend, turned heads in a rare archival Dolce & Gabbana gown originally worn by Gisele Bündchen at the 2003 Met Gala. Ceretti wore the striking dress to a wedding celebration for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez in Venice.
The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025 Ixta Belfrage’s Italiam summer: Five regional recipes inspired by her childhood From a fiery porcini lasagne in Tuscany to a vibrant Caprese salad on the shores of Capri, Ixta Belfrage celebrates the flavours, memories and landscapes that shaped her cooking
BANG Premier · Jul 1, 2025 Rosie O'Donnell blasts 'gross excess' of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding Rosie O'Donnell says that the "gross excess" of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's lavish Venice wedding "turned (her) stomach"
International Business Times UK · Jun 30, 2025 Charlize Theron, Katie Couric and More Celebs Blast Bezos Wedding — While Fans Praise 'Real Queen' MacKenzie Scott Charlize Theron, Katie Couric and others blast Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's $50M Venice wedding as tone-deaf extravagance. Meanwhile, Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott wins praise for her philanthropic legacy.
Marie Claire · Jun 30, 2025 Kendall Jenner Departs Venice in the Last Sandal Trend I Expect to See at the Airport I'm convinced to leave my sneakers behind.
Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025 Cannes becomes the latest European destination to crack down on tourism with 'drastic' cruise ship curbs It follows an uproar from residents in Venice over Jeff Bezos’ wedding to Lauren Sanchez
Bored Panda · Jun 30, 2025 All The Strung-Out Celebrity Looks After A Weekend Partying For Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sánchez’s Wedding "Leo draws more attention doing this!"
Benzinga · Jun 30, 2025 Jeff Bezos Texted And Then Chamath Palihapitiya Sent A Plane Loaded With Bottles Of His $1,200 Tequila To Venice As Wedding Present Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya says Jeff Bezos reached out for a last-minute splash of premium spirits, prompting him to "send my plane with a case of our tequila to Venice as a wedding present," he wrote on X Sunday.
Marie Claire · Jun 29, 2025 Kendall Jenner Swaps Her Vintage Mugler Outfit for a Simple Tank Top After Hectic Wedding Weekend in Venice The model is an expert at high-low dressing.
Al Jazeera · Jun 29, 2025 Cannes becomes the latest famous destination to crack down on mass tourism Nice, Venice, Barcelona and Amsterdam are other European cities that have also imposed limits on cruise ships.