Italy, Airbnb

Italy bans Airbnb self-check-ins
The days of arriving late at an Airbnb in Italy and opening up the keybox to let yourself will soon be over after the country issued a ban on self-check-ins under a new law it says is needed to combat potential terrorism.
Italy Bans Airbnb Self-Check-Ins Amid Security and Tourism Concerns
Italy has banned self-check-ins for Airbnb and other short-term rental properties, requiring hosts to conduct in-person key handovers to prevent potential security risks, CNN News reports.
Italy bans Airbnb key boxes
The locks have become a symbol of over-tourism – and now authorities argue that it is unsafe to let guests do self-check-in
Italy issues fresh tourism ban amid concerns over major holidaymaker influx in 2025
A staggering 57 million tourists visited Italy in 2023 attracted by the country's good weather, food and beautiful historic locations.
Italy bans self check-ins for holiday rentals
Guests staying in holiday rental properties in Italy, including Airbnb and Booking properties, will no longer be able to check in independently after the Italian interior ministry banned key boxes in a bid to “prevent public order and safety risks”.
Italy Bans Key Lock Boxes for Short-Term Rentals
The Italian government introduced this ban on key lock boxes—a common self-check-in solution—following widespread protests by local residents.
Self-check-in banned for Italian holiday rentals
Tourists in Italy will no longer be able to access short-term rentals using key boxes after the country's police chief said owners must verify the identity of guests in person. The move has been brought in as a security measure and follows a similar step being taken in Florence.
Italy Clamps Down On Tourist Self Check-ins
Italy's police chief has ordered Airbnb-style owners to verify the identity of guests in person rather than remotely as visitor numbers surge, according to a circular seen by AFP on Tuesday.

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