A proposed new law to clamp down on tourism accommodation rentals in Italy has triggered a heated debate with some saying it does not go far enough while others demand more fairness.
Italy is one of the latest popular tourist destinations to mull a clampdown on short-term tourism rentals of residential properties in the historic centres of cities in order to free up more homes for local people.
The proposal has triggered a heated debate in the country between locals, businesses, hotel owners, cities, and the national government.
What is the problem with short-term tourist lets?
Last week, Italy's Tourism Ministry released the first draft of a new law which it said would curb short-term tourist rentals, including Airbnb lets, around the country. It aimed to address not only a worsening shortage of affordable housing in major Italian cities but to partially provide a solution to chronic overcrowding in many tourist destinations.
The full story on Euronews can be found at https://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/06/12/italian-government-proposed-draft-law-to-clamp-down-on-short-term-accommodation
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