Another popular holiday hotspot has impost stict new rules UK tourists must adhere to. BirminghamLive previously reported how new rules are in place in Spain since December, now Italy has followed suit.
Recently, the Italian government put a ban on key lock boxes and other self-check-in systems. This move follows incidents earlier this year where residents in Rome, Florence and Milan vandalised key lock boxes.
The locals were protesting against short-term rental properties, which often inflate housing prices. Now, guests at short-term rentals will need to meet with property owners in person to collect keys.
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Owners will also have to verify the identities of their guests by checking their documents. Although the rule was implemented on November 18, 2024, local authorities and police have only recently begun working with property owners and rental platforms to ensure enforcement.
Until these measures are fully introduced nationwide, they may cause confusion for Brits who’ve already booked short-term stays. The Italian interior ministry introduced this measure to safeguard its citizens.
They stated that the rule was established “in relation to the possible accommodation of dangerous individuals or those linked to criminal or terrorist organisations.”
[Properties] could be occupied by one or more individuals whose identities remain unknown to the relevant police authorities posing a potent.
The measure was also introduced ahead of next year’s jubilee celebrations in Rome. Earlier this year, Venice implemented measures prohibiting tour groups of more than 25 people.
The ban took effect on August 1, 2024, after a two-month delay. Officials also banned loudspeakers, claiming they caused “confusion and disturbances”.
Tour guides frequently use loudspeakers to communicate with their groups as they navigate the city’s narrow streets. The measures were first announced last December, with officials expressing a desire to enhance the quality of life for city residents.
Spain also rolled out new rules for holidaymakers earlier this week, requiring Brits travelling anywhere in the country to provide additional personal details to hotels and accommodation providers. The 31 new pieces of information to be shared include home addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.
Families will also need to disclose their relationship to any children travelling with them, as well as the size of their group.
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