Setrak Tokatzian
Setrak Tokatzian is a jeweller and the head of the association of St Mark's shopkeepers in Venice. He has publicly expressed his disapproval of protests against high-profile events like Jeff Bezos's wedding, arguing that such events bring economic benefits and opportunities to the city, which struggles with low-cost tourism. Tokatzian's comments reflect a broader sentiment among local business leaders who view wealthy visitors and exclusive gatherings as vital to Venice's economic health.
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Setrak Tokatzian, a jeweler and president of merchants at St. Mark's Square in Venice, expressed his concerns about the influx of poor tourists.
Jutarnji list - Ogorčeni šef trgovaca iz Venecije: 'Fenomen je zahvatio cijelu Italiju, ovo je sramotni turizam, pogledajte kakvi gosti nam dolaze!'
Croatia· 2025-07-29Setrak Tokatzian is the new president of the Piazza San Marco association advocating for better tourism management.
Venezia, troppi turisti e «poveri»: la città studia ticket d'accesso differenziati. Più gente c'è, più si paga
Italy· 2025-07-27
Setrak Tokatzian, a jeweler and president of the Piazza San Marco Association, expresses concern over the decline in tourism spending in Venice.
Venezia, il gioielliere presidente dei commercianti di Piazza San Marco: «Invasi da turisti poveri e senza meta: se non ci sono i ricchi chiudiamo. Serve una tassa di 100 euro per i giornalieri»Italy· 2025-07-26
Setrak Tokatzian is a jeweller who heads the association of St Mark's shopkeepers and criticized the protesters.
Venice protestors claim 'enormous victory' after venue change
United Kingdom· 2025-06-24
Setrak Tokatzian, a jeweller, criticized the protesters against Jeff Bezos' wedding, stating it brings work and wealth to the city.
Wreck of sunken $30m yacht Bayesian to be examinedUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-23
Setrak Tokatzian is a jeweller who criticized the protesters against Jeff Bezos' wedding.
Sunken British superyacht raised from seabedUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-21
Setrak Tokatzian is a jeweller and head of the association of St Mark's shopkeepers who defended the wedding event.
Venice activists plan to disrupt Jeff Bezos's weddingUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-17
