Articles tagged “overtourism”

Destination marketers are looking for more ways to interact directly with visitors since suppliers like hotels, airlines, and travel agencies typically manage customer relationships. By partnering with companies that can deliver data and insights that accurately track visitation, destinations can better engage with real people who are a good fit for repeat business.

Climate-conscious travel doesn’t mean giving up travel; it means evolving it. Climate tech has the same potential – its influence would go beyond incrementally greening individual choices, instead reshaping the entire operational system.

As traditionally popular destinations buckle under the pressure of overtourism, Abu Dhabi is cleverly positioning itself as the smarter alternative for discerning travellers who value meaningful engagement.

As cities around the world deal with a major influx of tourists, get ready to see more short-term rental restrictions, tourist taxes, and reservation systems for some of the most popular destinations.

Yes, overtourism is a real issue in Japan! But whether the new entry fee will actually help with overcrowding depends on how it’s rolled out and how people react. Will climbers see it as a necessary step for preserving the mountain, or will it stir up backlash against overtourism policies?

Jacopo Vicini, a city councilor in Florence, explains that the city needs to take a tough stance on short-term rentals in its historic center. But that's just one part of a 10-point plan to preserve what makes the beautiful city appealing.

While becoming a popular destination may benefit local economies, overtourism also comes with environmental and cultural downsides. Spain’s various regions demonstrate unique ways to simultaneously inspire growth and prioritize sustainability, modeling the future of responsible tourism in one of the most visited regions in the world.

Goa is trying to be about more than just its beaches. However, with low international tourism numbers, it has a lot of work to do to dig out of its hole.

The tours and experiences space is rapidly evolving. Not only is this a major opportunity for tour operators and travel agents, but for other travel sub-sectors as well.

Royal Caribbean Group's CEO Jason Liberty has a strategy to push his customer base upmarket. Liberty believes there's more willingness among consumers to pay more for premium leisure travel than previously assumed.