The term 'overtourism' is relatively new, having been coined over a decade ago to highlight the spiralling numbers of visitors taking a toll on cities, landmarks and landscapes. As tourist numbers worldwide return towards pre-pandemic levels, the debate around what constitutes 'too many' visitors continues.
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Overtourism is the congestion or overcrowding from an excess of tourists, resulting in conflicts with locals.
The Definition and Causes of OvertourismIt occurs when a destination receives significantly more visitors than its infrastructure can handle, leading to overcrowding, environmental degradation, and a decrease in the quality of life for locals.
Therefore unsustainable tourism refers to tourism that fails to conserve tourist resources, and/or does not support the lives and culture of local people.