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Articles tagged “overtourism”

Overtourism

Skift Call November 7: A Framework for Overtourism Solutions

When your city sees demonstrations against tourists — or even expressions of discontent beyond peaceful protests — you know you have a problem. Destinations around the world are struggling to find the right balance between welcoming visitors and barring them. We'll discuss a framework for figuring out solutions.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 7 years ago

Skift Call November 7: A Framework for Overtourism Solutions

Overtourism

Proposing Solutions to Overtourism in Popular Destinations: A Skift Framework

As destinations scramble to reduce the impact of tourism on their citizens, foundational work must still be done to create a repeatable framework and process for preventing overtourism.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 7 years ago

Proposing Solutions to Overtourism in Popular Destinations: A Skift Framework

Overtourism

Looking at the World Through Anxious Eyes

The world has always been a complicated place, but shifting geopolitical tensions and the echo chamber of social media have contributed to a culture of anxiety affecting travelers around the world.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 7 years ago

Looking at the World Through Anxious Eyes

Overtourism

Visit Oslo Campaign Rescues Travelers From People-Polluted European Cities

Visit Oslo doesn't want to become a shell of itself, lose its Nordic cool character, and attract too many tourists. But it definitely wants a larger slice of international market share, and it is combing through social media for its new campaign to help make that happen.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 7 years ago

Visit Oslo Campaign Rescues Travelers From People-Polluted European Cities

Overtourism

U.S. National Park Service Still Figuring Out the Travel Industry and Overtourism

Somewhat shockingly, the U.S. National Park Service is just now getting familiarized with the travel industry even though it oversees some of the oldest and most popular attractions in the country. More parks are beginning to work with local tourism officials, and their budding symbiotic relationships are critical to the park service's future.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 7 years ago

U.S. National Park Service Still Figuring Out the Travel Industry and Overtourism

Overtourism

Interview: WTTC’s New CEO Knows Overtourism Will Top Her Agenda

It's not that the travel industry doesn't understand that overtourism is a problem. It's an issue that at times might conflict with their bottom lines, and there is a lack of thoughtful and effective plans on how to deal with it. Guevara is already working on the topic — and we'll be watching to see how creative she and the WTTC can be.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 7 years ago

Interview: WTTC’s New CEO Knows Overtourism Will Top Her Agenda

Overtourism

Summer of Overtourism: 4 Lessons for the Travel Industry

Destinations around the world need to wake up and realize that social problems related to tourism aren't going to solve themselves.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 7 years ago

Business Travel

TUI Group CEO Downplays Overtourism Threat

While TUI's CEO is right to point out the macro benefits of tourism in Spain, the company ignores the myriad of local issues in places such as Barcelona and Majorca that are turning locals against mass tourism. It is a self-interested issue to address for virtually the entire travel industry.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 7 years ago

TUI Group CEO Downplays Overtourism Threat

Overtourism

Barcelona Overtourism: Airbnb and Short-Term Rentals

Tourist apartments are an integral part of Barcelona's tourism industry today so it is time both parties step beyond the limitations of permits and legal claims to seek a holistic approach that protects residents' quality of life while also housing visitors.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 7 years ago

Barcelona Overtourism: Airbnb and Short-Term Rentals

Announcements

Launching Skift Lens Documentary Unit

We’ve had our gaze on the travel industry for the past five years, and now we turn that view into moving pictures with our new Skift Lens series of documentary reports.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 7 years ago

Launching Skift Lens Documentary Unit