One of the richest men in the world has chosen Italy to celebrate his wedding. However, between residents and activists, the controversies are inflamed to stop the imminent celebrations: really the luxury event of 200 people from the patron of Amazon, Jeff BezosCan a city that lives on mass tourism 365 days a year in crisis?
It is quite difficult to think that the Italian city that welcomes 25 million tourists every year, hosts the Biennale, the most important film festival in Italy, can go in difficulty for a certainly media eventbut also restricted as regards the amount of people involved. Therefore, the motivations of the protests should not be sought in the logistics and excessive employment of public spaces, but elsewhere.
The new movement “No Space for Bezos“Threat peaceful obstructions and logistical interruptions to oppose the marriage of the Fantamiliario. Some members of the Committee seem not to appreciate yet another consecration of Venice from City to luxury showcase more unbridled. Many others, on the other hand, are activists who argue because Bezos is a symbol of “digital capitalism”. Enough to have the appointment.
Of a completely different opinion, they are clearly traders, entrepreneurs and local administrators. Luigi Brugnaromayor of Venice, e Luca Zaiagovernor of Veneto, reiterate that Bezos’ wedding is yet another important event that will guarantee visibility the city as well as a great economic impulse. 80% of the celebration supplies will try by Venetian artisan companieswithout mentioning the enormous impact on hotels and luxury transport. In short, the Bezos event is an honor, a pleasure, a spot and also regrets the coffers of many activities.
But for some, fortunately few do not matter that Bezos is investing and spending on the Italian territory. For many, the patron of Amazon has the beast brand, an ancestral fault that in Italy is a deadly sin: it is rich. So this marriage does not do.
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