Protests are planned as the tourism-battered canal city gears up for the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, but many in Venice say the billionaire’s nuptials should be welcomed.

The Amazon founder and Lauren Sánchez are due to tie the knot next week - as activists say Venice is being turned into an "asset" for the rich and famous.

No Space for Bezos’ activists plan to disrupt Jeff Bezos’ wedding to Lauren Sanchez in Venice next week by blocking narrow roads and canals.