Summer of Overtourism: 4 Lessons for the Travel Industry
Skift Take
Destinations around the world need to wake up and realize that social problems related to tourism aren't going to solve themselves.
This summer, overtourism has grown into a major global issue that has transcended both local politics and the grasp of individual sectors of the travel industry.
Venice and Barcelona, in particular, are in the spotlight. Overcrowding in these cities, and backlash from local residents, has dominated news reports and helped shine a spotlight on the negative ramifications of increased tourism in urban locations.
Skift has been tracking this phenomenon for years, having recently focused on the adverse effect of tourism on destinations like Iceland, New York City, and Amsterdam. A documentary about Barcelona overtourism was released earlier this month.
Here are four takeaways on this summer of overtourism
