The spread of short-term rentals in the capital of Tuscany has pushed up rents and priced out residents. Shops that once served locals have become rarities. Lockboxes for keys sit next to the ...

If Lucy Honeychurch were to arrive in Florence today, she might very well skip a pensione in favor of a rental. The city’s charm now extends beyond its grand hotels, and the best Airbnbs in ...

Visitors to Italy will now have an extra step in their Airbnb check-in process as the country has banned lockboxes for home rentals. According to Italy's Interior Ministry, as reported by CNN, a ban ...

ROME, June 1 (Reuters) - Florence wants to ban residential properties in its historic centre from being used for short-term rentals by platforms such as Airbnb ABNB.O in order to free up more homes ...