Venetians: No room for Bezos
Ever since the billionaire, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced that he and fiancé Lauren Sanchez, a former television journalist, will be reports in Venicein this popular city on the water are preparing for a luxurious celebration. But while the city authorities and several local companies are looking forward to cooperation and financial effects, there are high preparations accompanied by protests. Some Venetians, already tired of excessive tourismthey say that Bezos is not welcome.
Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, who got involved during his vacation in southern France in 2023, is expected to jump into the marital apartment on the Venetian island of San Giorgio. The date of the event is not exactly known – according to some reports, the celebration is expected to begin on 24 June, others say that the wedding will not be before June 28. There is not much known about other circumstances of the big wedding, although they have been dripping in the media for a long time, rumors of celebrity participants, among whom they are supposed to be Katy Perry, Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey and Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared.
All in the city do not look forward to the arrival of the famous couple and their numerous escort photo: Manuel Silvestri/Reuters
But everyone in the city does not look forward to the arrival of the famous couple and their numerous escort. As we have been following in this city for many years, excessive tourism protests are being involved this year, the latest under the slogan no Space for Bezos (no room for Bezos).
What happens if they host a luxurious wedding have already been experienced in 2014, as they were married there George and Amal Clooney And Msto literally stopped. In the meantime, they closed Canal Grande, and the newlyweds filled his narrow streets with famous personalities and paparazzi. At that time, the Venetians still accepted the spectacle, but now they seem to be fed up with everything. On 28, June is announced by a large rally, in which activists are expected to occupy channels and streets.
In response to criticism and numerous guesses, the public authorities have only recently provided some official information – about 30 of the 280 water taxis have been reserved for guests, and three or four hotels will be used for the event. They are convinced that the celebration with about 250 guests will blend in with the events in the city, which will not feel any disorders as a result.
Protest initiatives are by no means represented by most townspeople, they say at City Hall. Photo: Andrea Pattaro/AFP
« The protest initiatives are by no means represented by most townspeople who are proud that Venice have been selected as a wedding venue, » the City Hall assures. The couple’s decision to marry in Venice was also welcomed by the mayor Luigi bruglarowho is convinced that the event will bring millions of euros to the city.
About 80 percent of both dishes and drinks served by guests will be provided by companies from the Venice area. In addition, the invitees are supposed to be gifted with the products of one of the design companies known for Murano’s glass.
