Amalfi - The symbolic cities of Italian tourism have signed the "Amalfi Charter", a pact for more sustainable tourism that respects local communities.
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The agreement, born from the national summit “Destinations and Communities for a more sustainable tourism”, promoted in Amalfi, aims to define a new relationship between tourist locations and residents, addressing crucial issues such as hospitality, residency, taxation, mobility and security.
Mayors united for quality tourism
Over 25 mayors and public administrators, from top locations such as Capri, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Courmayeur and Taormina, gathered to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the sector.
The mayor of Amalfi, Daniele Milano, stressed the importance of recognizing the specificities of tourist municipalities, which require adequate resources and tools to manage the influx of visitors.
(h3)Flow management and protection of residents
One of the key points of the Charter is the need to manage tourist flows more effectively, to ensure a quality experience for visitors and preserve the liveability of local communities.
The mayor of Capri, Paolo Falco, proposed limiting the number of landings on the island, while the mayor of Naples and president of ANCI, Gaetano Manfredi, highlighted the urgency of rethinking the existing regulatory mechanisms.
Concrete proposals for sustainable tourism
Among the proposals put forward by the mayors, the establishment of Special Tourist Zones (ZTS) stands out, which would allow municipalities to manage tourist flows more flexibly, regulating access and entry times.
Furthermore, greater flexibility was requested in the hiring of temporary staff and in local taxation, to meet the needs associated with the high influx of visitors.
Government commitment
The president of the Senate tourism commission, Luca De Carlo, promised to welcome the mayors' proposals and translate them into concrete actions, recognizing the fundamental role of municipalities in land management.
A team game for the future of tourism
The “Charter of Amalfi” represents an important step towards a more sustainable and responsible tourism, which takes into account the needs of local communities and preserves the authenticity of the territories. The mayors underlined the importance of teamwork to face the challenges of the sector and ensure a prosperous future for Italian tourism.
Article published on 5 April 2025 - 09:20
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The Amalfi Charter initiative seems interesting but I am not sure if the proposals are sufficient. Mayors should do more for residents and not only think about tourists. Managing flows is complicated.