What is an example of over tourism?

Take a look at overtourism in Venice, Italy; Boracay Island, Philippines; and Machu Pichhu, Peru. These are all examples of destinations where an influx of tourists has caused major problems. And they're powerful examples of ways that locals have begun to push back.



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When narrow roads become jammed with tourist vehicles, that is overtourism. When wildlife is scared away, when tourists cannot view landmarks because of the crowds, when fragile environments become degraded – these are all signs of overtourism.

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  1. Avoid mainstream and/or iconic destinations.
  2. Make second city tourism a habit.
  3. Highlight lesser known places.
  4. Travel as slowly as possible.
  5. Travel in smaller groups.
  6. Make sure people in your photos have given consent.
  7. Support local as you travel.
  8. Travel in the off peak, or low season.


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The total contribution of travel and tourism to the UK's GDP increased by 40% from 2020 to 2023. In 2022, there were about 30 million international visits to the UK. It's forecast that the number of visitors to the UK could reach 35.1 million in 2023.

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One of the first things you'll notice during your Japan travel trip is how incredibly welcoming Japanese are towards foreigners (thank you Japan!). They are well known for their politeness and deep rooted traditions, so they definitely don't expect travellers to know all the social faux pas right off the bat.

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