Italian government cracks down on short-terms rentals in advance of Jubilee 2025
by Alex
Italy bans self-check-ins for short-term rentals under new law, in the advance of the Jubilee 2025 coming to Rome and the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina in 2026. Travelers will no longer be able to use key boxes to check themselves into their accommodations. Hosts will now be required to meet their guests face-to-face.
Over tourism in Italy is nothing new, however, recently activists and even the government of various cities have tried to crack down on the overcrowding. In Florence, the city has banned key boxes in city’s UNESCO-listed center for short-term rentals and additionally placed bans on tour guides using loud speakers. In Italy’s capital, activists have taken matters into their own hands and have destroyed and vandalized key boxes around the city, in the name of Robin Hood, citing overcrowding and spikes in pricing that are pushing some locals out of the housing market.
“I express my appreciation for a decision that I have been hoping for for some time, which clarifies and guarantees better prevention of abuse, more effective access controls and an initial brake on unfair competition,” Mayor of Rome Roberto Gualtieri said in a statement to CNN.
Police have already taken down key boxes throughout Rome, but have not even begun to scratch the surface on enforcing the rule, which will likely be almost impossible to police. Key boxes are still alive and well in the Eternal City and will likely still be used going forward although possibly more cleverly hidden.
The government indicated this was in response to potential terrorism threats during the events planned throughout the next few years in Italy.
“The need has arisen to implement stringent measures aimed at preventing risks to public order and safety in relation to the possible housing of dangerous persons and/or persons linked to criminal or terrorist organisations,” Italy’s Police Chief Vittorio Pisani said.
“While we remain committed to promoting responsible hosting and ensuring that our platform continues to offer safe and enjoyable experiences for everyone, we look forward to working with the Italian government on solutions that help address local safety concerns while meeting the needs of our hosts and guests community,” Airbnb shared with T+L.
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Italian government cracks down on short-terms rentals in advance of Jubilee 2025
Italy bans self-check-ins for short-term rentals under new law, in the advance of the Jubilee 2025 coming to Rome and the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina in 2026. Travelers will no longer be able to use key boxes to check themselves into their accommodations. Hosts will now be required to meet their guests face-to-face. Over tourism […]
