Yahoo

Italian city bans ‘key boxes’ as hated symbol of overtourism

Florence is to ban the key boxes that have become a hated symbol of the burgeoning short-term rental market in its historic centre, firing the latest salvo in the battle against mass tourism in Europe ...
AOL

Italy ban rental key boxes nationwide – what does it mean for tourists?

Tourists checking into holiday rentals in Italy must now be met by their hosts following a ban on self-check-in key boxes across the country. The Italian Interior Ministry said the decree was a ...
The Local

Explained: Is Paris really banning key boxes for holiday rentals?

This photograph shows a security coded key box in a street in Paris, on January 31, 2025. (Photo by Julie SEBADELHA / AFP) The city of Paris has issued a decree to try and crack down on holiday ...
Daily Express

Major European city welcoming millions of tourists issues new ban

18:26, Thu, Jan 30, 2025 Updated: 18:33, Thu, Jan 30, 2025 Another European city battling overtourism has declared a major crackdown on illegal holiday apartments and their key boxes. Paris attracts a ...
Daily Mail

Italy's new war on Airbnb rentals: Key boxes to be outlawed across the country in clampdown on short term lets amid growing anger anti-tourism protests

Italy is to ban Airbnb metal key boxes in the country's latest move to clampdown on over-tourism. Authorities ruled on Tuesday that tourists must now meet the property owner in person to verify their ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Paris May Ban Key Boxes in Battle Against Short-Term Stays

Key boxes are the latest flashpoint in France’s fight against unlicensed vacation apartments including Airbnb Inc. Next month, the Council of Paris will vote on a proposal to ban the placement of ...