Overview

• The newlyweds departed Venice on June 29, traveling by boat through Murano and Torcello before boarding the superyacht Koru for a honeymoon in Taormina.
• Tourism authorities estimate the festivities generated around €957.3 million, equal to roughly 68 percent of the city’s annual tourism revenue.
• Approximately 650–700 protesters marched on June 28 under the No Space for Bezos banner to denounce labor practices, environmental impact and alleged ties to war funding.
• Jeff Bezos voiced disappointment over the demonstrations, saying he loves Venice and will contribute to its preservation after criticism of the event.
• Strict security protocols enveloped the multi-day celebration at San Giorgio Maggiore and the fortified Arsenale, which drew a host of celebrities and dignitaries.