Florence introduces 10-point plan to curb overtourism, banning key boxes and limiting tour guide loudspeakers.

Florence, Italy, has introduced a 10-point plan to tackle overtourism, including banning key boxes in the historic center and limiting loudspeakers for tour guides. This follows a 17% increase in non-hotel lodging visitors in 2023, with over 134 million tourists visiting Italy. The city aims to reduce the displacement of local residents and businesses due to short-term rentals, while Italy seeks to boost its tourism industry, which contributes 10.5% to the country's GDP.

November 12, 2024
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