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With growing drought, rising seas and heavier storms, how do we protect Venice and other world treasures? The answer: creative, proactive measures that may alter them in important ways.
More than 1 billion euros were donated after Paris’ cathedral was grievously damaged by fire in April. By comparison, just a few million euros were given after catastrophic flooding in Cité des Doges.
The future of tourism depends on ensuring visitors do not wear out their welcome. Giving locals more of a say in tourism can help ensure they share in the benefits and minimise the costs.
Airbnb has been criticised for contributing to housing problems in cities across Europe – but history shows there could be a way forward.
One of the most significant woman of Venice’s golden age, Cornaro was an important figure in Renaissance politics, diplomacy and arts.
Venice is set to be regularly 70% underwater and proposed tidal floodgates won’t deal with the fundamental problems.
For many world heritage sites, flood risks are increasing. But what about places that don’t have the funds for protection?
Overtourism is driving a backlash among residents of many European cities, and concerns are rising in Australia, too.
At many popular destinations, residents are protesting against crowding, rowdy visitors and low wages. With some research, travelers can use their visits to enrich host areas instead of harming them.
Alternative models to host asylum seekers have proved their efficiency. Venice has been a sanctuary city for years and with the right policies, it could be reproduced.
Cruise ship destinations like Venice have realised that the benefits the industry promises don’t add up.
Large ocean liners with several thousand passengers can overwhelm small towns and vulnerable coastlines.
Sarah Lucas’s show is a (resolutely cheerful) cry of frustration at the overwhelmingly male exhibition history of the British Pavilion.
Okwui Enwezor’s central show delivers an undisguised history lesson about Venice’s past.
“If you love somebody, set them free” sang Sting in 1985. Few would argue with that sentiment. Yet for thousands of lovers around the world, the perfect symbol of their love has become a padlock. Not a…
Between 16 and 21 March an unofficial referendum took place in the Veneto region of Italy, supported by a plethora of pro-independence groups. The question put to residents was direct and straightforward…
Just as Venice risks disappearing beneath its waters, it is making a remarkable political reappearance. The Venetian Republic existed for more than 1000 years until it came to an end at the hands of Napoleon…
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer in Tourism Management/ Adjunct Associate Professor, University of South Australia
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