June 10, 2025
A three-phase renovation will take place during its seasonal closure
The historic San Clemente Palace Hotel in Venice, Italy will rebrand as Mandarin Oriental, Venice in April 2026, after a three-phase renovation – marking the hotel brand’s debut in the popular destination.
Read More…October 30, 2024
The 136-guest vessel will operate four round-trip itineraries from the lagoon city
Sea Cloud Spirit, the newest and largest ship from Sea Cloud Cruises, will homeport in Venice in European summer 2025 with the cruise line among just a handful still able to visit the lagoon city.
Read More…October 29, 2024
The lagoon city has extended its day-tripper tax as it fights to keep arrivals down
An expansion of this year’s pilot day-tripper tax planned for next year aims to tackle the ongoing issue of overtourism in Venice – even as critics branded the scheme a failure.
Read More…October 1, 2024
Venice and Milan added to Chinese carrier’s global footprint
China Eastern Airlines inaugurated a new non-stop flights between Shanghai and Venice last week. The carrier will operate the new route three times a week on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Read More…August 22, 2024
Osteria d’Ovidio to feature dishes by Michelin-star Chef Massimiliano Alajmo
Crystal has revealed a new collaboration with world-renowned chef Massimiliano and Raffaele Alajmo. Massimiliano, the youngest chef ever to be awarded three Michelin stars, and Raffaele, his equally talented brother and co-owner of their celebrated restaurants, will bring their unparalleled expertise to specialty dining venue Osteria d’Ovidio on Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony.
Read More…March 8, 2024
MoU signed to expand exisiting interline into full codeshare partnership
Emirates and ITA Airways have today inked an MoU for the expansion of their existing interline into a full codeshare partnership. Once activated, the codeshare will boost travel options and connection choices for customers travelling between Dubai, Italy and beyond.
Read More…July 7, 2023
European Waterways releases exclusive
European Waterways’ New and Exclusive ‘Venetian Lagoon’ Island-Hopping Cruise
Read More…February 24, 2023
Paris outstrips London, New York and Rome among luxury leisure travellers
Virtuoso has analysed intel from its data warehouse exceeding AU$77.9 billion in transactions and found that while upscale globetrotters continue to book eternal European favourites, Paris has risen to the top as the number one city among luxury leisure travellers.
Read More…February 20, 2023
Former Casino Mocenigo to be restored and transformed into luxury hotel
Langham Hospitality Group has broken ground on The Langham, Venice, marking the regeneration of the historic former Casino Mocenigo building and Murano glass factory into the finest resort in Venice which will open in 2026.
Read More…December 9, 2022
Oceania Cruises’ Founder, Frank J. Del Rio to join earlier launch voyage
“Unprecedented demand” for Oceania Cruises’ new ship, Vista, has seen a fast-tracked launch date for the 1,200-passenger ship, the cruise line has confirmed.
Read More…October 18, 2022
Azamara Journey to lead boutique cruise line’s restart of Venice Lagoon port calls
Azamara will resume operations to Venice in 2023 having made arrangements with local authorities to return to the canal city. This past summer season, the boutique cruise line replaced its port calls to Venice for Ravenna in response to Venice’s crackdown on large cruise ships, as flagged by LATTE in April.
Read More…September 6, 2022
President Ellen Bettridge says guest experience improved after ocean liners rejected
Italy’s ban on ocean liners from the Venice lagoon has proven a coup for luxury cruise line Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Ellen Bettridge, President and CEO of Uniworld, said removing big ships from Venice was having a markedly positive impact on the guest experience on river vessels.
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