During this morning the local police Of Reggio Calabriafollowing a targeted service identified and stopped an abusive tour guide intent on offering his activity in the Cathedral.
Following investigative investigations, it was found that the woman, who was accompanying a large group of tourists, was carrying out her business without being registered in the required national register. As a result of what was ascertained, a decision was made fine of 4,000 euros. These services will also continue in the coming days in order to combat a phenomenon whose expansion is directly proportional to the presence of tourists in the city.
In this regard, we would like to remind you that the relevant legislation, amended in December 2023, requires registration in a specific national register for the exercise of the tourist guide activity, which can be accessed after strict checks on the skills possessed. The law assigns supervision in this matter to the municipalities which must exercise it through the local police. Heavy sanctions are also foreseen for managers of places of artistic, museum and monumental interest who facilitate the abusive exercise of the profession. The local police of Reggio Calabria will implement every action aimed at complying with current legislation to protect free competition and visitors to the city.