The Story 'Tourists go home': Why Europe is at its limit
Jul 31, 2024
Tom Kington, a Rome Correspondent, and Lottie Hayton, a seasoned Reporter, dive into the rising tensions between locals and tourists overwhelming European hotspots. They discuss the extreme protests, including hunger strikes, by residents fed up with disruptive tourism. The duo highlights the struggle for sustainability in iconic cities like Venice and Rome, addressing issues like Airbnb disruptiveness and community displacement. Listeners will gain insight into how over-tourism is threatening cultural identities and the long-term socio-economic impacts on local life.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Tourism vs. Local Life in Europe
02:08 • 9min
Protests and Sacrifice in Spain Amidst Rising Tensions
11:05 • 2min
The Strain of Over-Tourism in Spain's Canary Islands
12:54 • 2min
Struggles for Sustainability in La Laguna
14:32 • 10min
The Threat of Over Tourism to Cultural Identity
24:59 • 2min