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.
