Thessaloniki’s McDonald’s debate echoes Florence’s 2016 decision to reject a fast food in Piazza del Duomo, raising questions about preserving urban identity.
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Tag: overtourism
Florence Considers Day-Trip Ticket, Inspired by Venice Model
Federalberghi’s proposal aims to protect residents’ quality of life and promote a more sustainable visitor experience.
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Tourism in Italy: Balancing Growth and Overload
Findings from a nationwide survey by Ipsos for the Unipol Observatory on Italian Society
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Florence to Ban Rickshaws and Caddies from UNESCO Area
Under the new rules, only a limited number of small electric shuttles are allowed.
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Italian Government to Appeal Ruling on In-Person Check-In for Short-Term Rentals
Italy’s Interior Ministry is preparing to appeal a recent court ruling that struck down a directive requiring in-person check-in for short-term rental guests.
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Court Restores Remote Check-In, Florence Keeps Keybox Ban
A court ruling has reignited debate over short-term rentals and tourist regulations in Florence.
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After the Ban on Keyboxes, Electronic Keypads Multiply Across Florence
Many property owners seem to have found a way to bypass the rule, according to a group of activists.
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Florence Removes 187 Keyboxes in UNESCO Area; Fines to Follow
The Florence Municipal Police have completed the removal of 187 keyboxes from the city’s UNESCO-designated historic center.
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Florence to Introduce Regulations for Rickshaws and Golf Carts
The municipal administration plans to implement new measures by summer.
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Florence Cracks Down on Keyboxes: Enforced Removals Underway
Florence’s municipal police are currently carrying out the enforced removal of keyboxes across the city.
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