Italy’s tourism minister Daniela Santanchè and interior minister Matteo Piantedosi announced a draft decree that will allow municipalities to allocate part of their ‘tassa di soggiorno’ (overnight tourist-tax) to public-security projects such as CCTV networks, smart-crowd sensors and additional policing during peak season. The plan was unveiled on 24 January at the International Tourism Forum in Milan. (ansa.it)
Under current law, the levy—added to hotel bills and short-term rentals—must be reinvested in tourism promotion or infrastructure. The new measure widens the scope so that popular destinations, from Venice to the Amalfi Coast, can finance surveillance cameras, licence-plate readers, and temporary command centres that handle large visitor flows during events like the 2026 Winter Olympics or the Jubilee Year in Rome.
For visitors who need help navigating entry requirements before arriving in Italy, VisaHQ offers an all-in-one solution. Its online platform (https://www.visahq.com/italy/) provides step-by-step guidance, digital application tools and courier support for Italian visas, while also keeping travellers informed about local fees such as the overnight tourist-tax. This makes it easier for corporations and individuals alike to remain compliant with Italy’s evolving travel regulations.
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For business-travel managers the proposal matters on two fronts. First, safer city centres and transport nodes reduce duty-of-care exposure for frequent travellers and assignees. Second, higher compliance costs could be passed on by hotels, nudging up accommodation budgets for meetings and incentive trips.
The decree is expected to reach the Council of Ministers by early February and, once approved, could be in force before the Easter travel rush. Municipalities would need to publish an annual security plan detailing how much of the tax—currently €1-10 per person per night—will be diverted and what metrics will gauge effectiveness.
Industry groups like Federalberghi support the initiative but urge the government to cap administrative fees so hoteliers are not saddled with extra reporting duties. Civil-liberty advocates are calling for strict data-protection safeguards, noting that many towns lack dedicated privacy officers.
Under current law, the levy—added to hotel bills and short-term rentals—must be reinvested in tourism promotion or infrastructure. The new measure widens the scope so that popular destinations, from Venice to the Amalfi Coast, can finance surveillance cameras, licence-plate readers, and temporary command centres that handle large visitor flows during events like the 2026 Winter Olympics or the Jubilee Year in Rome.
For visitors who need help navigating entry requirements before arriving in Italy, VisaHQ offers an all-in-one solution. Its online platform (https://www.visahq.com/italy/) provides step-by-step guidance, digital application tools and courier support for Italian visas, while also keeping travellers informed about local fees such as the overnight tourist-tax. This makes it easier for corporations and individuals alike to remain compliant with Italy’s evolving travel regulations.
For business-travel managers the proposal matters on two fronts. First, safer city centres and transport nodes reduce duty-of-care exposure for frequent travellers and assignees. Second, higher compliance costs could be passed on by hotels, nudging up accommodation budgets for meetings and incentive trips.
The decree is expected to reach the Council of Ministers by early February and, once approved, could be in force before the Easter travel rush. Municipalities would need to publish an annual security plan detailing how much of the tax—currently €1-10 per person per night—will be diverted and what metrics will gauge effectiveness.
Industry groups like Federalberghi support the initiative but urge the government to cap administrative fees so hoteliers are not saddled with extra reporting duties. Civil-liberty advocates are calling for strict data-protection safeguards, noting that many towns lack dedicated privacy officers.
