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Czech Republic The Latest EU Country To Curb Overtourism
This summer in Europe has been very hot and very crowded with tourists, leading to overtourism causing problems with locals in the destinations. The latest country to join the fight to curb tourism is the Czech Republic. With many travelers…
Edinburgh To Introduce Tourist Tax In A First For Scotland
Many popular destinations are gradually introducing a tourist tax to address the challenges of overtourism and Edinburgh is the first city in Scotland to introduce a new tax. Reportedly, the proposed levy has been in the works for some…
Japan: Screen Blocking Mount Fuji Is Removed But Tourists Must Behave
Back in May this year, the Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko set up a huge black screen on a sidewalk, specifically to block views of Mount Fuji. This came after too many tourists kept clogging up the town’s sidewalks while contributing…
Overtourism Protests Could Affect More Of Europe Besides Spain
From Barcelona to Mallorca residents are protesting overtourism, fed up with no housing and crazy crowds. However, it seems the trend is likely to spread to other popular destinations in Europe.
Overtourism protests spreading through…
Santorini Residents Fighting For Tourism Cap Amid Overtourism
This summer, Greece is seeing its tourism numbers swelling and on the popular island of Santorini, many residents and local officials are not impressed. They are contending with the side effects of overtourism due to the island’s…
Mallorca To Introduce ‘Smart’ Beaches In 2025 To Combat Overtourism
The headlines have been full of the term “overtourism” for some time now, especially relating to the beautiful Balearic Island of Mallorca. Locals have had enough of too many tourists leading to them not having access to their own beaches.…
Authorities Step In To Prevent Overtourism In Seoul’s Bukchon Hanok Village
In the last couple of years, many popular tourist destinations suffer from overtourism, including Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul, South Korea. In an effort to solve the problem, local government is taking a stance to handle the situation.…
Greece Plans To Cap Cruise Ship Numbers At Most Popular Islands
In an effort to cope with the effects of overtourism in Greece, the country’s government is planning to cap the number of cruise ships visiting its most popular islands. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the time has come to restrict…
Overtourism Sees Locals Protesting In Calo des Moro in Mallorca
Recently, residents of Mallorca were out in force in a symbolic protest against overtourism in beautiful Calo des Moro. The protest was organized by the Mallorca Platja Tour platform and aimed to highlight the impact of rising tourist…
Overtourism Leads To 15,000 Locals Protesting In Palma De Mallorca
The term “overtourism” keeps coming up in the headlines relating to popular tourist destinations such as the island of Mallorca. Not only does it lead to too many people, but it also has a hugely negative impact on housing costs, with…