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 ...

Typically a large number of physical keys in a facility will be kept together in a single controlled location. The term “key box” once referred to a cabinet that hung on a wall containing keys hung ...

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 ...

Milan has officially joined the list of Italian cities banning key boxes used for short-term rentals. Starting in January 2026, the use of these boxes will no longer be permitted following a city ...

In Italy, key boxes used for self-check-in at short-term rentals symbolize overtourism to some locals. Some vigilantes have been sabotaging them. So officials are promising stronger enforcement of ...

Schools and universities nationwide are investing in a range of initiatives to address the active shooter threat, from mental health resources to upgraded security systems. However, one overlooked ...