Articles tagged “overtourism”

Tourism

Thousands of Canary Islands Residents Protest ‘Overtourism’

Thousands of fed-up residents took to the streets of Tenerife. Activists want a new tourism model that puts locals first. But businesses seek sustained growth from a tourism sector that drives about a third of the local economy.

Sean O'Neill | 3 days ago

Thousands of Canary Islands Residents Protest ‘Overtourism’

Tourism

Amsterdam Blocks New Hotels to Fight Mass Tourism

Amsterdam, one of the world's most popular destinations, has capped its hotel supply to put a ceiling on mass tourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 6 days ago

Amsterdam Blocks New Hotels to Fight Mass Tourism

Tour Operators

Japan’s Cherry Blossom Boom Forces Tour Operators to Adjust

Tour operators are managing cherry blossom tourism as Japan experiences a tourism boom.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 month ago

Japan’s Cherry Blossom Boom Forces Tour Operators to Adjust

Tourism

Bali Charges Tourist Tax to Address Overtourism

Bali hopes the new levy can help it address the growing pains of tourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Bali Charges Tourist Tax to Address Overtourism

Tourism

Iceland Brings Back Tourism Taxes for 2024

Iceland was already an expensive tourist destination. The tax will make it even more so.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 months ago

Iceland Brings Back Tourism Taxes for 2024

Tourism

Venice Moves to Limit Tour Group Sizes

Today's podcast looks at Venice's new velvet rope, an AI shutdown, and China and Thailand's new tourism agreement.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

Venice Moves to Limit Tour Group Sizes

Tourism

Venice Combats Overtourism: Caps Tour Group Sizes and Bans Loudspeakers

Capping tour group sizes may help mitigate overcrowding in Venice. But the city needs to do more.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 months ago

Venice Combats Overtourism: Caps Tour Group Sizes and Bans Loudspeakers

Tourism

Amsterdam Picks New Spot For Red Light District Tourism

Moving the window brothels out of the Red Light District would be a big step in discouraging party behavior in Amsterdam.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 months ago

Amsterdam Picks New Spot For Red Light District Tourism

Tourism

Yosemite National Park to Require Reservations in 2024

Yosemite National Park is trying to find a balance between the visitor experience and keeping it accessible.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 months ago

Yosemite National Park to Require Reservations in 2024

Tourism

Amsterdam’s ‘Stay Away’ Ads Didn’t Deter Partiers. Now What?

Amsterdam is struggling to shake off its historic image of the city where everything goes.

Dawit Habtemariam | 5 months ago

Amsterdam’s ‘Stay Away’ Ads Didn’t Deter Partiers. Now What?