Category: Overtourism
Managing visitor traffic at Trevi Fountain
For Rome's tourism chief, cracking down on short-term rentals and managing visitor traffic at Trevi Fountain are the top priorities when it comes to combatting overtourism.
Edinburgh becomes the first city in Scotland to introduce a tourist tax
Edinburgh is set to become the first city in Scotland to introduce a tourist tax after Scottish government granted powers to local authorities to introduce visitor charges.
How it went wrong for tourism
2024 was the year that disgruntled locals in places such as Barcelona started to fight back against tourism.
Is the term ‘overtourism’ being overused?
In this episode we talk about the evolution of the term "overtourism," which has been used a lot this summer as the post-pandemic tourism boom has continued on.
Mallorca residents demand controls on visitor numbers
This weekend, protesters in Mallorca stormed a popular beach in the latest protest against overtourism seen around Europe.
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How coastal erosion makes Spain’s beaches disappear
Spain has an overtourism problem - but as its beaches slowly disappear, how long will it last?