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The Global Story
Overtourism: Can travel hotspots cope with the crowds?
Jul 2, 2024
Rajan Datar from the BBC's Travel Show discusses overtourism in popular destinations like Venice, Hawaii, and Bali, highlighting the impact on communities and the environment. The podcast explores solutions to manage tourism crowds and the importance of sustainable travel practices. It also delves into the challenges faced by residents in tourist hotspots and the benefits of dispersing tourism to emerging destinations.
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- Overtourism in popular destinations leads to environmental damage and overcrowding, requiring responsible travel practices.
- Residents in over-touristed areas face challenges like rising rental prices and loss of local culture due to tourism growth.
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Impact of over-tourism on popular destinations
Popular destinations like Barcelona, Paris, Hawaii, and Bali are experiencing challenges due to over-tourism. The influx of visitors leads to violations of basic manners, environmental damage, and overcrowding. This growth in global tourism, contributing trillions to the economy, poses concerns for locals and the environment, highlighting the need to address the negative impacts.
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