Overtourism results in government efforts, leading to housing shortages, and degraded neighborhoods.
Here are some places that are trying to limit tourism, while others are dealing with its negative effects. Let’s explore-
Venice is a good example of how overtourism drives people away. The city will start collecting statistics to measure the impact of tourists on June 1, 2024, and limit group sizes to 15.
Barcelona banned Uber and canceled 10,000 Airbnb licenses to lower tourism for over ten years. Seriously, the summer vibe of 2024 is terrible. Avoid Barcelona at all costs.
Tourism in Amsterdam has decreased, changing to become a party-oriented tourist population, which negatively impacts the well-being of the city and results in "low-quality" tourism.
After WOW Air ads, Iceland is tackling overtourism. Following the airline's bankruptcy, travel has risen, prompting Norway to consider a fee while Iceland aims for carbon neutrality by 2040.
Machu Picchu is a high Andes tourist destination, in Peru cutting daily arrivals of tourists to 3,500 and banning tourists from traveling, forcing them to stay with their tour groups.