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Tag: overtourism

Pisa Targets Short-Term Rentals: “This City is Not a Hotel”

Sunday, January 26, 2025 Editorial Staff News

A new protest against short-term rentals unfolded in Pisa, as activists placed stickers on keyboxes across the city center.

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In Florence, purchasing a 60-square-meter apartment in a semi-central area demands approximately 151 months

How Many Salaries Does It Take to Buy a Home? Florence’s Housing Dilemma

Friday, December 13, 2024 Editorial Staff Business

Purchasing a 60-square-meter apartment demands approximately 151 months of salary.

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Florence Introduces Property Tax Refund to Combat Overtourism

Florence Introduces Property Tax Refund to Combat Overtourism

Monday, December 9, 2024 Editorial Staff Business

The Mayor of Florence, Sara Funaro, has announced a groundbreaking initiative against overtourism.

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woman says she has lost her primary source of income after a squatter disguised as a tourist occupied her property in Florence, exploiting the city’s booming short-term rental market.

Squatter Poses as Tourist and Occupies Florence Apartment

Saturday, December 7, 2024 Editorial Staff News

A squatter disguised as a tourist occupied a property in Florence.

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Ponte Vecchio in Florence

Florence’s Fight Against Overtourism Gains Spotlight in The New York Times

Sunday, November 17, 2024 Editorial Staff News

In a recent article, The New York Times highlighted Florence’s latest efforts to combat overtourism.

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Short-Term Rentals: Tourism Minister Deems Key Boxes Unsafe

Thursday, November 14, 2024 Editorial Staff News

Florence is now focusing on the security risks posed by key boxes used in short-term rental accommodations.

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Florence to Ban Key Boxes in Historic Center Amid Push for Sustainable Tourism

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Editorial Staff News

The city of Florence has announced a ban on key boxes in its historic center.

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