Venice News
Venice Entry Fee for Day Trippers – Platform Is Now Live
Following the announcement of new tourist rules for Venice launching this year, the platform for visitors to purchase the €5 fee to enter the city for day-trippers launched today, allowing visitors to make their payment before visiting the city. The fee does not apply for visitors that stay overnight in the city.
Venice Welcomes Violino d’Oro: A Luxurious Boutique Hotel Celebrating Art and Sustainability
Collezione Em has announced the opening of Violino d’Oro, a five-star boutique hotel in Venice, Italy, designed to showcase the city’s rich cultural and artistic heritage. The hotel features 32 rooms and celebrates Venice’s role as a place of cultural encounter throughout history. The design and décor showcase a wide range of artistic styles, from ancient art to Oriental influences and unique contemporary pieces.
Giampaolo Ottazzi appointed as General Manager for the first Orient Express Hotels in Rome & Venice
Orient Express has appointed Giampaolo Ottazzi as General Manager of the first two Orient Express Hotels in Italy: Orient Express La Minerva in Rome and Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice.
Avani Hotels & Resorts Celebrates Venetian Debut with the Launch of Avani Rio Novo
Avani Hotels & Resorts, the upscale lifestyle brand of Minor Hotels, continues to expand its dynamic European portfolio with the launch of Avani Rio Novo Venice.
Belfast City Airport Expands Summer 2024 Schedule with New Charter Services
Belfast City Airport has announced the expansion of its summer 2024 schedule with three charter services to Menorca, Mallorca and Italy. The new services, facilitated by Northern Ireland’s leading tour operator, Travel Solutions, are available to book now.
Silversea’s Newest Ship, Silver Nova℠, Sets Sail on Inaugural Voyage, Redefining Luxury at Sea
Marking a new take on luxury at sea for the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, Silver Nova sails out of Fusina (Venice) on August 14
Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Presents Pasqua Perfetta Easter Experiences
Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, the five-star hotel and former flour mill on Giudecca island, has announced a series of Easter offerings to help families experience the Pasqua perfetta this April.
OCEANIA CRUISES ACCELERATES DEBUT OF NEW SHIP VISTA
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announced that it will accelerate the debut of its new ship Vista by introducing a new “Founder’s Cruise” departing from Rome on May 13, 2023, and sailing to Venice.
Azamara Announces Its Return to Venice in 2023
Azamara – the upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences – is pleased to announce the cruise line’s return to Venice, beginning April 3, 2023, as part of Azamara Journey’s® 12-Night The Best of The Med Voyage.
Save Venice and The Gritti Palace Announce a Dynamic New Partnership
Save Venice, the American non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of art and architecture in Venice, is proud to announce a new partnership with The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice.
Venice Asks Tourists to Help Cut Down on Pollution
The romantic destination of Venice, Italy is doing everything it can to help keep its famous canals and streets and squares looking pristine. The government is now asking tourists to help cut down on pollution by drinking from the many public water fountains that permeate cities like Venice in lieu of using plastic water bottles