Police Commissioner Vittorio Pisani told reporters it had become necessary to “implement strict measures” to prevent risks posed by “the possible presence of dangerous persons and/or persons associated with criminal or terrorist organizations.”
In a circular sent to local prefectures, he said that at a “sensitive historical moment of international dimension,” his office “confirms the obligation on managers of all types of accommodation establishments to verify the identity of guests by visual means.” check”.
Pisani said he issued the order taking into account the “intensifying phenomenon of so-called ‘short-term rentals'” and the fact that “numerous political, cultural and religious events are planned,” including the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee celebrations. .
Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri yesterday welcomed the order, the first from the Interior Ministry, saying it meant “more effective control of access and a first brake on unfair competition.”
