Giorgia Meloni Addresses Overtourism and Urban Challenges in Italy
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has expressed concerns about overtourism and its impact on Italian cities. She warns that the success of tourism could lead to cities becoming 'vitrines without inhabitants,' with residents being displaced and historic shops replaced by tourist-oriented businesses. Meloni attributes the issue to decades of poor planning and calls for a balance between residential needs and tourism. She highlights measures such as regulating short-term rentals and combating illegal activities to support quality commerce and craftsmanship.