Overtourism refers to the negative effects of concentrating large numbers of tourists in a destination, including declines in residents' quality of life and environmental damage.

Primary drivers documented in the context include affordable airfares and exchange rates, strong post‑pandemic travel demand, and social‑media or image‑led viral attention that focuses visitors on specific 'hot spots'.

Mass tourism models such as cruise ships, package tours and centralized hotel chains tend to concentrate economic benefits in airlines, large hotel groups and cruise lines rather than in local hands.

Growth of short‑term rentals and multinational investment in hotels and holiday cottages has been linked to higher rents and the displacement of local residents in popular destinations.

Social consequences recorded include resident protests, overcrowding, loss of livability, and a tourism workforce where many jobs pay low wages and do not deliver broad local prosperity.

Environmental consequences described include increased air pollution and water consumption, ecosystem damage at sensitive sites, and pressure on protected areas.

Specific ecological harms cited include coral damage from certain sunscreen ingredients and the high carbon footprint associated with long‑distance flights.

Overtourism also creates safety and management problems on natural sites, as shown by crowding, poor visitor behavior, and risky practices such as 'bullet climbing' on Mount Fuji.

Authorities have used demand‑management measures such as daily visitor caps, entrance tolls, timed closures, pre‑registration systems, and limits on new hotel development or large cruise calls.

Prominent hotspots discussed include Venice (with far more annual visitors than residents), Barcelona, Mallorca, Amsterdam, and Mount Fuji, where overtourism effects and policy responses have been observed.

Policy tools used or proposed in Europe include de‑marketing of problematic visitor segments, banning new hotels, restricting short‑term rental permits, and phasing out tourist apartment licenses.

Destination management failures and low‑price tour business models can also harm tourists' experiences and local reputations, prompting calls for stricter coordination and oversight across agencies.

Experts and sustainable travel practitioners advise spreading demand (visiting less‑visited places), traveling in shoulder seasons, staying longer in fewer places, using public transport, choosing locally owned lodging, and reducing flights when possible.

Many analysts stress that traveler choices must be combined with regulatory action and corporate change to reduce emissions and protect communities and ecosystems.

Effective management therefore involves demand controls, local housing and rental regulations, environmental protection measures, cross‑department enforcement, and promotion of sustainable visitor behavior.

In summary, overtourism in the documented contexts is driven by mass travel growth, low‑cost transport and social‑media concentration, and it produces social displacement, environmental degradation, and uneven economic gains that destinations are addressing through a mix of regulatory limits and sustainable‑travel measures.

Overtourism refers to the negative effects of concentrating large numbers of tourists in a destination, including declines in residents' quality of life and environmental damage.

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Earlier, the Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Hsia Baolong, advocated the concept of “travel everywhere ” to fully explore Hong Kong ’ s tourism resources.
To speed up the implementation of the concept, the authorities are planning to set up a "special class" to bring together people inside and outside the Government for in-depth discussions.
In recent days, officials and legislators have expressed their views on the development of "red tourism", exploring new spots in the community, beautifying the streets, and presenting some scenes in the movies.
Simply put, it may be the story behind the attraction, or the accumulated word of mouth on social media, and every tree and grass anywhere can become a tourist attraction.
Of course, the author hopes that the "class" can launch various new ideas; and since the task of the class is to implement the concept of "travel everywhere", then how to implement the concept is the best for Hong Kong, the industry, the community and the public, the class can not ignore.
The University of Hong Kong campus has been forced by tourists, and the school has implemented reservation measures this month.
HKU itself has a complete management structure, and the university can still implement crowd control according to the situation. However, if some scenic spots that go deep into the community or even close to residential buildings are really "red hot", it may not be easy to implement crowd control.
“Everywhere travel ” is a concept, the key to implementation lies in the ability of the authorities to foresee problems. If you rely only on“ see and see ”, it is very likely that good things will turn into bad things.
“Aggressive ” Travel
In 2018, the word “overtourism ” was chosen as the Oxford English Dictionary ’ s word of the year, referring to the negative effects of overloading the area, declining quality of life and environmental damage caused by the influx of tourists to tourist attractions.
For example, Venice, Italy, which has long been affected by “overtourism ”, is not a“ once in a lifetime ” – the local population is only 50,000, and the number of daily tourists has exceeded the local population; during peak season, the number of daily visitors has even doubled.
I have friends who visited the place more than a decade ago, and they all agreed to say that people are crowded and will not go again.
In addition to Venice, some European cities or small islands with a tourism-led economy (such as the Canarias in Spain) also face the problem of job opportunities, high prices, and a homogenization of shops. Multinational companies invest heavily in hotels and holiday cottages, which also lead to higher rents, which locals can ’ t afford.
Even if tourism brings a lot of jobs to the region, it does not mean that the average person can earn a living wage.
People in these places understand the importance of tourism to the local economy, but they do not want the tourism industry to be unlimited, resulting in the resources of the whole place are only for the service of tourists.
"Tourism Hazards" and How to Deal with them
In Japanese society after the epidemic, a similar term, "tourism nuisance", has also appeared to describe problems such as traffic, noise, nuisance, and garbage pollution caused by too many tourists.
This phenomenon, in addition to the popularity of exchange rates, affordable air tickets, and people's desire to travel after the epidemic, social media will also have the effect of focusing on specific hot spots.
In the era of image-led, everyone can follow the picture, some places that were not originally planned as tourist attractions have begun to face sudden overcrowding.
Hong Kong people who love to visit Japan will not be unfamiliar with two “attractions ”: the Daokou near Enojima Electric Railway ’ s Kamakura University Station, and a Lawson convenience store in Kawaguchi-cho.
The former is the "holy place" of the popular manga "When Men are in the bottle". In recent years, the crossing has been congested with traffic due to frequent visits by tourists to "punch", local people can not get on the electric train, and some tourists are dangerous for taking good photos. Lawson is also a "punch" attraction, and the picture is a convenience store with a beautiful view of Mount Fuji. of tourists are constantly crossing the road and parking without permission, causing local residents to feel troubled.
Too many tourists can also lead to a decline in the quality of service, even in Japan, which values the spirit of “work people ”.
When I visited Japan last year, I saw some shops find ways to deal with “tourism hazards ” on their own, such as not allowing diners to take photos in the store, so that after the photos are uploaded to social media, it will cause more people to come and see them; limiting the number of diners to the number of people that the staff can serve, even if the seats are not full.
However, some tourists always find it difficult to understand the intentions behind these arrangements, and I have heard some tourists complain: "Obviously there is still a place, why not let us sit?"
When these conflicts can no longer be handled by businesses and residents themselves, how to strike a balance between “tourism ” and“ public nuisance ” will gradually become a policy issue.
The most extreme way to deal with it is to “eliminate ” popular attractions – coincidentally, the authorities of Kawaguchiko recently erected a 20-meter-long and 2.5-meter-high“ black curtain ” in front of Lawson to drive away tourists who came to take photos.
The reason why the authorities have to take extreme measures is that management alone can not prevent tourists from rushing out of the road, which is actually to "play the spot".
In addition, there are more and more tourist cities and hotspots charging tourists "admission fees" or "admission fees", but this method can not play a large role.
In Venice, for example, the city has been charging a 5 euro entry fee (about HK $42) to “overnight ” travelers since last month.
However, these fees simply cannot curb the huge demand for tourists, and the revenue is mainly used as a financial source to cope with "excessive travel", which can only cure the symptoms, not the root cause.
The Real Meaning of “Travel Everywhere ”
At this point, some people may point out that the above problems will only become problems if we succeed in attracting tourists to Hong Kong; what we have to focus on is how to get more people to come to Hong Kong.
However, how much tourism can bring to a city depends on the management and policies of the city, not on the remedial measures that can be taken.
Although the share of tourism industry in Hong Kong's economy is far less than that of the "tourist city" mentioned above, Hong Kong can't wait to see that other places are looking for countermeasures for the "tourism nuisance", and even start to turn to attack, redefine the tourism industry from the planning level and actively promote tourist education.
In Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for example, the government announced last month that it would ban new hotels and limit the number of cruise ships to return the city to a livable and tourism-friendly city. In Kamakura, Japan, people are no longer concentrated at certain points by decentralizing transportation (such as the launch of electric tricycle rental business) and proactively promoting multiple circumnavigation routes (such as the travel routes at 13 locations of Kamakura Shogunate).
The main disadvantage of post-event remediation is that the difficulty and cost of solving the problem are greatly increased, which will also affect the experience of tourists. More than 10 years ago, the North District of Hong Kong also experienced a pharmacy every few steps, and the situation of residents in the North District driving out water consignors on their own, which hurt the feelings of the people of the two places.
In particular, there are many policy issues that can be foreseen in advance, and we do not have to go through them personally before we know what the problem is (for example, the legal problems faced by cleaners under the garbage levy will not be known until the moment of trial).
Since there is a great deal of experience and policy measures in various places to refer to, the “Special Class ” must also strike a balance between tourism and city operations when formulating tourist routes and supporting packages, otherwise the attraction will only lead to losses. After the city of Kamakura solved the problem of overcrowding of tourists, the tourism industry representative of Kanagawa Prefecture (that is, the seat of Kamakura City) pointed out:“ Attraction is not tourism. ” The amount of time it takes to win is certainly not appropriate.
“Travel Everywhere ” is not just about adding tourist attractions, but promoting quality tourism in a more nuanced and proactive way to avoid problems.
The author is a public policy consultant.
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From where you go to what you do, experts share how to travel the world without destroying it

  • Traveling sustainably is about making intentional choices to serve your destination and planet well.
  • We asked experts how to make these choices when planning a trip to be as sustainable as possible.
  • This article is part of "Better Me," a series about improving your lifestyle and helping society through sustainable efforts and eco-consciousness.

Sustainable travel can feel like an oxymoron — as Justin Francis, the cofounder and CEO of Responsible Travel, a UK-based travel company that evaluates trips and vacation providers, told Insider.

The travel industry can create jobs, or it can lead to over-tourism that lowers residents' quality of life. Flights emit harmful emissions, but transport travelers to destinations where they can support local economies and participate in positive, nature-based tourism. Lodging accommodations can boost the local economy, or price residents out of their homes.

But Francis believes people can travel "in a way that not only reduces harm but actively maximizes the benefits, for both planet and people."

Five other sustainable travel experts who spoke with Insider agree and say there are actions travelers can take to lower their negative impact, support the destinations they're visiting, and have an overall better trip. They suggest considering every aspect of your trip — from where you go to how you get there — as you plan to travel more sustainably.

Kelley Louise, the executive director and founder of Impact Travel Alliance, a nonprofit centered on informing travelers to help improve the world, told Insider that traveling sustainably takes practice and being an imperfect traveler is better than not trying.

As Louise said, "It's about asking, 'How can you make little decisions that add up over time and have a positive impact on the world?'"

If you're looking for a place to start, here's what the experts Insider spoke with recommend.

First, choose a destination with the planet in mind

Go off the beaten path

Some of the experts Insider spoke with suggest skipping top tourist destinations and opting for under-the-radar spots.

"By seeking out the less-visited destinations, you will be helping to spread the economic benefits of tourism more widely and helping to avoid the negative impacts that over-tourism has on local residents," Georgina Davies — the communications manager for The Travel Foundation, a group that advocates for sustainable tourism — told Insider.

Paloma Zapata agrees. The CEO of Sustainable Travel International — an organization that works with local governments, businesses, and nonprofits to provide sustainable travel opportunities — also recommends visiting a hidden gem. If you're going to Greece, for instance, you could skip Mykonos and head to an island like Anafi or Ios with fewer tourists.

Once you've picked your destination, Davies encourages travelers to visit the region's national parks and protected areas. Often these places have entrance fees, which support conservation efforts.

Choose a destination that embraces sustainability

Jessica Blotter, CEO and cofounder of public benefit corporation Kind Travel, told Insider she looks for destinations with tourism boards that have a dedicated sustainable travel section on their website.

She recommends avoiding areas where sustainable transportation and lodging are hard to find, and "where access to nature and the outdoors is limited."

Vacation during shoulder season

Tossing a coin in the Trevi Fountain without hordes of people around or exploring Niagara Falls in the winter isn't just beneficial to travelers; experts say it also supports sustainability.

Visiting destinations during shoulder seasons "spreads the benefits of tourism locally across the year and lightens the burden of over-tourism in popular destinations," Francis said. His company, Responsible Travel, has a guide that outlines the best time to visit certain destinations

Zapata added that you're also more likely to have a stress-free and special vacation if you're visiting when there are fewer crowds. "It could be even more enriching," she said. "When you're on a beach or on a sailboat and it's just surrounded by masses of people, maybe that's not the best experience."

Visit fewer places for longer

One way to travel more responsibly is to visit fewer places for longer periods of time. For example, instead of spending a week in four European countries, plan a 10-day trip to one or two.

"Fewer but longer trips mean fewer air miles, more money in local hands, and you'll have a more relaxing trip, too," Francis said. "If you can, keep shorter trips close to home or travel by land or sea." He added that these modes of travel can be an adventure in themselves, and allow you to "see so much more of a destination."

If you must travel a long distance, Blotter recommends stretching the trip as much as possible to maximize your experience. "Booking multiple, long-haul trips per year is not sustainable or carbon-friendly," she said.

Consider how you get there

Evaluate the distance for the most sustainable way to get there

The first step in deciding how to responsibly get to your destination is considering the number of people traveling and the distance you're going.

Besides biking and walking, trains are typically one of the most sustainable ways to travel, Zapata said. If your destination is accessible by train, consider that.

If you're debating whether it's more sustainable to fly or drive, Zapata said it comes down to the distance.

"A lot of times trains are going to be more energy and carbon efficient," she said. "But when it comes to a car, there comes a moment when flying is actually more carbon efficient than driving when you're talking about very long distances."

Calculators like the ones offered by the International Civil Aviation Organization and Environmental Defense Fund can help travelers map out the least carbon-intensive way to get from A to B.

If you need to fly, opt for nonstop routes and travel in economy

Flying will likely be the most unsustainable aspect of your trip. Aviation makes up about 2% of global carbon emissions and 80% of a vacation's carbon footprint comes from the flight, according to National Geographic.

Experts suggest thinking about how much you should fly in a year. For example, maybe you take one international flight a year and prioritize having the rest of your trips close to home, Louise said.

But no matter where you jet off to, experts recommend flying nonstop in economy.

"When booking long-distance plane travel, always choose a direct flight with no layovers," Blotter said. "Direct flights use less carbon dioxide than connecting flights."

Additionally, by flying in economy, as some of the experts Insider spoke with pointed out, you maximize the number of people a flight can carry by taking up less space.

Ultimately, though, the best thing you can do is reduce your carbon footprint during your trip.

Experts like Louise and Gregory Miller, the executive director of the international nonprofit Center for Responsible Travel, agree that carbon offsets act more like a Band-Aid than a solution to sustainable travel. But if they do decide to purchase carbon offsets, which reduce or remove emissions to compensate for those made during a trip, Miller suggests purchasing through a reliable, vetted program. Groups like Zapata's Sustainable Travel say they invest people's money into carbon-reducing projects centered on clean energy and biodiversity.

Think about how you pack

Pack light

The simplest advice when it comes to being a sustainable packer is to pack less, Zapata said. "Travel light," she said.
"You don't need 20 shoes to travel."

Blotter agrees and says that by packing lighter, you'll reduce carbon emissions. That's because the lighter the aircraft, train, car, or boat, the less energy is needed.

Louise added that by packing fewer items and using a carry-on, you'll get through security faster and avoid the hassle of checking a bag.

Pack reusable items

Francis suggests adding the items you use at home to your packing list. That might include a reusable water bottle, a bag for shopping, and utensils to avoid plastic cutlery.

Louise acknowledges that it might not be feasible for every traveler to carry a reusable water bottle, so she urges travelers to consider what other meaningful swaps they could make. For example, Louise said she swapped liquid shampoo and conditioner for shampoo and conditioner bars a few vacations back. The bars are lighter than liquid soaps, which means they save carbon emissions during transportation. Plus, many are packaged in recyclable paper instead of plastic.

The switch became permanent in Louise's daily life, she said, adding that it made traveling easier since she didn't have to worry about leaks or liquids at airport security. "It's a cool example of how we can look for more sustainable experiences that are also better travel experiences," she said. "Plus it opens our eyes to new habits that can help us become more conscious consumers as well."

Pack brands you support

If you're doing some pre-vacation shopping, Louise recommends buying from brands that place sustainability at the forefront of their business.

"If you're supporting corporations and brands that are working on sustainability as well, then that's going to move the needle and create change a lot quicker than we could as individuals," she said.

For tropical getaways, pack reef-safe sunscreen

If you're heading to Aruba or planning a diving trip in Belize, experts say travelers should ensure reef-safe sunscreen is on their packing lists.

"Sunscreen can be very damaging to the environment and not everybody knows," Zapata said.

Ingredients in everyday sunscreen can harm both coral reefs and local wildlife, according to the National Ocean Service. Look for a reef-safe sunscreen that lacks harmful ingredients like oxybenzone, octinoxate, nano titanium dioxide, and nano zinc oxide.

Where you stay matters, too

Look into a hotel's claims about sustainability

Between countless certification programs and eco-friendly branding, experts agree that it can be tricky trying to evaluate whether or not a hotel is actually contributing to a destination.

When researching different accommodations, look for specifics beyond being "eco-friendly" and giving up plastic straws, Miller says. He suggests looking for hotels with written policies about how they work with local communities, prevent food waste, and help environmental initiatives like reforestation and supporting local dive sites.

If they don't have that information, Louise urges travelers to ask questions: "If they are authentically sustainable, they'll be excited to answer them."

Blotter encourages travelers to choose accommodation options that are upfront about their environmental efforts.

"Hotels that are truly eco-friendly should have a sustainability statement and clearly stated initiatives visible on their website," Blotter said. "While sustainability certifications are great and make it easier for travelers to identify sustainable lodging, not all hotels embracing eco-friendly practices will boast such certifications."

Blotter said to look for certifications from organizations that look into the foundation and practices of locations, businesses, and facilities to see if they meet their standards for sustainability and environmentalism. Some of these include the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, Certified B Corporation, and Green Globe, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and WELL Building Standard.

Although some certifications indicate a hotel is sustainable, Zapata and Miller said guests shouldn't book solely based on certifications since they can be costly for smaller resorts and hotels to acquire. "If they've made a commitment to the communities, to the destination, and they understand that they're part of the community that is what's important," Miller said.

Once you arrive, Zapata said guests should look for evidence that their accommodation is following the claims it makes. Speak to housekeeping staff, check in with chefs about the food they're serving, and see if you get new towels each morning — if you do, you could help save water by skipping this service.

Stay at mom-and-pop hotels and inns

Picking a locally owned bed-and-breakfast over an Airbnb or big hotel is going to have a more positive impact on the local community, some of the experts Insider spoke with said.

"Short-term Airbnb-type holiday rentals might feel convenient, but they're having a devastating impact on some popular destinations — pricing people out of their homes and wiping out whole communities," Francis said. "Consider opting instead for a local homestay, B&B or local-owned hotel."

Make smart decisions throughout your stay

Use public transportation

If possible, experts suggest skipping a rental car. Instead, turn to the destination's public transportation.

"Don't discount your travel in the destination," Francis said. "Try and avoid internal flights, and consider ditching the private car or tour bus. There are loads of great human-powered, local-guided tours around — by foot, bike, or even kayak."

Eat local foods

Besides the flight to your destination, food waste will likely be the second-largest contributor to your vacation's carbon footprint, according to National Geographic.

"We traditionally don't think of sustainable tourism as something like, 'Oh, I can lay on the beach and have a cocktail, and that could have a positive impact on the world,'" Louise said. But if you think about where your food comes from and the story behind that, it can have a positive impact, she added.

That means seeking ingredients that are grown nearby instead of shipped across the country and checking to make sure restaurants are hiring locals and paying them fair wages. By evaluating restaurants on these items, you'll likely get "fresher and better foods that are unique to that destination," Louise said.

Seek off-the-beaten-path activities

Most experts agree that when it comes to exploring a destination, it's worth turning to locals for advice. That might mean joining a local Facebook group, sparking a conversation on a public bus, or finding a community-based tourism program.

"Look for ways to seek out local voices and to understand how they want their destination seen," Louise said. By talking to locals, you're likely to avoid contributing to over-tourism and have a more unique experience, she added.

Another way you can approach activities is by centering your plans around a cause you and your group care about, such as ocean conservation or LGBTQ rights, Louise said.

Once you've settled on a topic, look at how your actions and the activities you choose can support that cause. For example, you might eat at restaurants owned by diverse staff or seek voluntourism opportunities to protect a nearby beach.

Blotter recommends avoiding experiences that use animals as entertainment like elephant rides, and looking for charity-run activities instead.

When you're back from the activity, whether it was a volunteer job or a locally-recommended hike, Miller said travelers should "brag about it." He encourages people who are traveling responsibly to post about their experience and use word-of-mouth to inspire others.

Buy local

Pass on the manufactured magnets, mass-produced T-shirts, and generic keychains. Instead, Zapata said travelers should search for items that are unique and crafted by locals.

"If you're going to buy a memento, buy something that's actually made there," she said. That way you ensure the money spent on the souvenir is directly supporting the community.

While all of these decisions you make as an individual matter, Miller says that ultimately "the solution to everything is to get governments and major corporations to change and reduce their emissions period."

According to Miller, that's something travelers can do in the voting booth that can go a long way.

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“Let the tourists go home! ” – Over-sightseeing is overwhelming the residents of Europe ’ s popular cities
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14 July 2024
Many of Europe ’ s holiday destinations are expected to see record numbers of visitors this summer.
However, local residents were deeply troubled by the development of mass tourism and took to the streets to protest.
Is there a solution?
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In many of Europe's most popular tourist cities, residents began to protest against the influx of tourists.
Venice is one of them, the local residents are plagued by tourism, the city's housing prices are rising, and the number of available housing is decreasing.
Venice ’ s Old Town also has a resident population of less than 49,000, compared to an estimated 20 million tourists visiting Venice each year.
Europe has the most visitors from all over the world, and Venice isn ’ t the only city to suffer from a surge in visitors.
In Barcelona and other tourist cities in Spain, there are increasing reports of local residents protesting against tourists.
In Lisbon, Prague and Amsterdam, large-scale tourism has led to growing tensions between tourists and locals.
Residents everywhere protested for the same reasons: rising rents, soaring property prices, and problems with access to resources.
Tourism is one of the economic sources
The EU estimates that tourism accounts for about 10 per cent of the economy's total output.
About 12.3 million people are employed in the industry.
“But these are just abstract numbers, ” says Sebastian Zenker, a tourism researcher at Copenhagen Business School.
He pointed out that if rents rise at the same time, property prices exceed residents' affordability, and restaurants are affordable only to tourists, then the income from tourism will not bring real benefits to local residents.
For locals, tourism development must provide them with the balance they feel – that is, liveability is not unduly negatively affected while benefiting from tourism.
Although a large number of people are employed in the tourism industry, "only a few have a good income or can make a living from it," Zeng said in an interview with Deutsche Welle.
He said low wages were a problem.
In Italy, where there is no legal minimum wage, the minimum hourly wage is 4.85 euros in Portugal and 6.87 euros in Spain.
Big tourist tax
Where did all the money go?
Paul Peeters, who studies sustainable tourism and transportation at the University of Breda in the Netherlands, says the money is mostly going to the airline industry, large hotel chains, international companies and cruise lines.
When calculating the flow of tourism, the choice of travel mode is crucial. Cruise tourists eat and drink on board, and passengers who order through large travel agencies usually sell their tickets, hotels, and meals in packages, which tend to spend less locally.
But at the same time, the arrival of tourists brings with it air pollution and water consumption – all at the expense of local residents.
This sense of imbalance has further exacerbated tensions between locals and tourists.
All stakeholders in the tourism industry understand that they need tourists, and the question is how to develop tourism and what kind of tourism to develop.
Copenhagen tourism researcher Zeng Ke said.
Restrictive marketing, rules and bans
The first policies are in place.
For example, new hotels are no longer allowed in Amsterdam.
In addition, the city is trying to control drug and party-themed tourism through targeted restrictive marketing measures.
“De-marketing ” refers to advertising strategies designed to reduce the demand for a product from a specific target group – for example, the city of Amsterdam.
In Lisbon and Palma de Mallorca, the housing market has long been disconnected from the needs of residents and economic realities.
Response: No new rental licenses will be issued to online short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb.
Mallorca has set a time limit for tourist rental housing.
Barcelona has taken a more radical step: the city ’ s 10,000 vacation apartment permits for tourists are set to expire in 2028.
The move aims to reduce pressure on the housing market.
Rents in Barcelona have risen by more than 60% in the past decade.
In addition, there will be further restrictions on the scope of cruise activities or additional charges.
From 2021, Venice will no longer allow large cruise ships to sail into its waters in its historic center.
Amsterdam plans to adopt a similar measure in 2026.
This will not only reduce the number of tourists, but also reduce air pollution.
Are tourists bad too?
Similar to Amsterdam, Mallorca wants to shake off the image of a party city.
They hope to reduce the overall number of tourists, and will be more willing to accept those who can afford to spend.
This is known in industry jargon as “high quality tourism ”.
But is this the solution to the problem?
“It ’ s not, ” says Macià Blázquez-Salom, a geography professor and activist.
He is also a resident of Mallorca.
He believes that excessive emphasis on “luxury tourism ” will only exacerbate inequality.
“‘ Party tours ’ and ‘ beach tours ’ are often limited to specific areas and operate on a scale and standardised basis similar to factory production lines, ” Blasker-Salon told Deutsche Welle.
Its immediate impact is often limited to a small part of the city.
In contrast, tourists with high spending power typically have higher demand, consume more water, tend to travel more excursions, and generally have the financial means to purchase property.
“This will further promote gentrification (Gentrifizierung) and with it the possibility of real estate speculation, ” explains Blaske Salon.
"This type of visitor will have a direct impact on the lives of all the residents," the statement said.
Making tourism sustainable
The tourism industry is still largely driven by pure data growth and is delighted with the growing number of visitors each year.
But for residents of places like Barcelona, Venice and Mallorca, further growth is no longer an acceptable option.
Is there a solution?
Peters says keeping visitor numbers within the limits of what cities and communities can afford or as a way to do it.
He said that ecological and social factors should be taken into account when formulating tourism development strategies and management measures.
For tourism to be sustainable, agreements must be reached with airlines, ports and airport operators, which are often driven by overcapacity – that is, by expanding growth.
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Growth of short‑term rentals and multinational investment in hotels and holiday cottages has been linked to higher rents and the displacement of local residents in popular destinations.

Social consequences recorded include resident protests, overcrowding, loss of livability, and a tourism workforce where many jobs pay low wages and do not deliver broad local prosperity.

Environmental consequences described include increased air pollution and water consumption, ecosystem damage at sensitive sites, and pressure on protected areas.

Specific ecological harms cited include coral damage from certain sunscreen ingredients and the high carbon footprint associated with long‑distance flights.

Overtourism also creates safety and management problems on natural sites, as shown by crowding, poor visitor behavior, and risky practices such as 'bullet climbing' on Mount Fuji.

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Content: Restricting Mt. Fuji Climbers: Measures Necessary to Enable Safe Ascents of Legendary Peak

Mt. Fuji has long attracted people with its majestic presence. Many people hope to stand on its summit at least once. Sufficient measures must be taken to ensure safe and comfortable climbing.

The Yamanashi prefectural government has decided to limit the number of users of the trail on its side to 4,000 per day from July 1, the opening day of the climbing season. The move is aimed at reducing congestion. A toll of ¥2,000 per person will also be collected.

A gate will be set up near the entrance to the trail at the 5th Station, and access will be closed once the number of climbers reaches the maximum limit. The toll fees will reportedly be used for maintenance and management of the gate as well as for safety measures for climbers.

The number of climbers on Mt. Fuji totaled about 220,000 last summer, recovering to levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic. The mountain trails get crowded, and there have been some cases of bad manners, such as the reckless overtaking of other climbers.

To preserve the appeal of the mountain and reduce the risk of accidents, certain restrictions are unavoidable. The toll should be considered a necessary cost to ensure safe and comfortable climbing.

“Bullet climbing,” in which people try to ascend to the summit by climbing all night without staying at a mountain lodge, has become a problem. It creates a high risk for hypothermia and altitude sickness. For that reason, the gate will be closed from 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. The move should help deter the dangerous climbing behavior.

The trail on the Yamanashi Prefecture side has the highest number of users, accounting for about 60% of the total climbers. To avoid confusion at the site, it is necessary to thoroughly make the restrictions known to the public. Efforts should also be made to publicize the restrictions among foreign visitors, whose numbers have been growing rapidly in recent years.

On the other hand, the three routes on the Shizuoka Prefecture side do not limit the number of climbers or collect tolls. Instead, a pilot system will be introduced to ask people register their climbing itineraries in advance via smartphones or other devices, so that the number of climbers can be tracked as part of an effort to prevent people from attempting bullet climbing.

This is because there are several roads leading to the trails, making it difficult to collect tolls from all climbers. However, the routes on the Shizuoka Prefecture side may become crowded in the future with those who try to avoid paying the toll.

For the time being, it is important to analyze data from the planned pre-registration system to grasp the congestion situation. Depending on the situation, it may be necessary to consider introducing a restriction on the number of climbers.

It is also important for each climber to be aware of the issues. Even if a long-awaited climb is achieved, the effort will all come to nothing if the climber suffers injury, illness or other troubles in the process. Ideally, climbers should take all possible precautions and make a sensible plan.

Overtourism, a situation caused by the concentration of large numbers of tourists, has become a problem in many places. How can the environment of tourist destinations be protected? Society as a whole must think about the issue.

(From The Yomiuri Shimbun, May 4, 2024)

Authorities have used demand‑management measures such as daily visitor caps, entrance tolls, timed closures, pre‑registration systems, and limits on new hotel development or large cruise calls.

Prominent hotspots discussed include Venice (with far more annual visitors than residents), Barcelona, Mallorca, Amsterdam, and Mount Fuji, where overtourism effects and policy responses have been observed.

Policy tools used or proposed in Europe include de‑marketing of problematic visitor segments, banning new hotels, restricting short‑term rental permits, and phasing out tourist apartment licenses.

Destination management failures and low‑price tour business models can also harm tourists' experiences and local reputations, prompting calls for stricter coordination and oversight across agencies.

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Content: Tourists and groups are routed tourist cities can not withstand repeated "toss"
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Author: Yang Jinsong
A number of incidents involving the loss of the rights and interests of tourists have aroused widespread concern among the Chinese public.
In the Beihai Sea, tourists ate four cauliflower 1,500 yuan (RMB, the same below, about 300 Singapore dollars) in silver beach; in Guilin, tourists did not give room cards because of shopping standards, and recently, in Heilongjiang snow village, there are media reports, tourists in addition to the verbal stimulation of tour guides, the original free scenic spots are also listed by travel agencies on the charge of the item.
In the relatively concentrated period of time, across the north and south, violations of the rights and interests of tourists occurred one after another, not only hit the hearts of people eager to travel after the epidemic, but also significantly affected the local image and the recovery process of the tourism industry.
In particular, the snowy countryside, after many rectification, has now exploded such incidents that damage the rights and interests of tourists, and the damage to local tourism brands can not be underestimated.
The recovery of the tourism market, its tourism obstinate disease can not also follow the "return to the river".
At present, it is the key window for rebuilding the imagination and experience of tourism, reshaping the tourism market and industry, and it is also an important stage for the "backlog" of tourism consumption demand to start to release.
Improving the tourism experience requires all-round "strict control"
In fact, over the past three years, many changes have taken place, but the high quality requirements of tourists for tourism products and services have not changed.
Only by fully understanding and meeting the high requirements of tourists, can we form a good "first impression" after opening up, giving tourists more confidence, but also giving the tourism industry more development of the bottom and space to move.
Snow countryside and other events, is not simply to take a single measure can be completely resolved, to better curb the harm of tourists' rights and interests of the incident, should start from many aspects, with comprehensive measures to deal with.
The first basic work is the comprehensive and complete "strict control" of the whole process.
After these recent incidents that harm the rights and interests of tourists, relevant departments in various places have promptly investigated and punished illegal acts.
The management responded positively, sending a good signal and also responding to public expectations.
At the same time, the successive occurrence of these incidents also shows that there is still a lot of room for improvement in "strict control".
In particular, some places are the focus of attention, which is more likely to trigger people's associations.
For example, the scene of tourist activities is diverse, there are scenic spots, there are hotels, there are restaurants, there are stations, airports, and there are shops and theaters.
It can be said that as a foreign lifestyle, tourists inevitably involve all aspects of the destination.
Among them, no matter which aspect of the short board, it is likely to affect the experience of tourists.
This means that in addition to the tourism management department, many departments such as industry and commerce, transportation, and public security are also required to participate in it and work together for a better living space shared by residents and tourists.
Especially at a time when the proportion of individual travelers and free travel is increasing.
For the tourism sector, although it is responsible for guarding the soil, its powers are limited and it is often powerless.
There is a need for closer coordination, information-sharing and joint action among management.
In the process of supervision, it is also necessary to fight ahead of time and do a good job of prevention.
Especially before the peak season, clarify and eliminate the risk points of problems, formulate a perfect plan to quickly deal with the negative impact, and realize the allocation of sufficient resources.
The guide service evaluation should be determined by the tourists.
The operation mode of the travel agency and the handling of the relationship between the tour guide of the travel agency are also closely related to the experience of the tourists.
If the travel agency lacks product innovation ability, the product homogeneity is serious, and mainly relies on the price war to attract tourists.
At that low price, some tour guides have to earn income through tourist shopping and self-funded projects.
In order to achieve the expected revenue target, the high level of service quality is naturally impossible to talk about, and even some more extreme cases will appear.
Of course, both the Tourism Law and the Action Plan for Strengthening the Construction and Management of Tour Guides (2021-2023), issued in 2021, are committed to improving the service quality of travel agencies and improving the ecology of the tour guide industry.
It is necessary to break the "mutual injury" game between travel agencies, tour guides and tourists, on the one hand, implement the existing laws and policies, and take back the time delayed by the epidemic, and on the other hand, create a tourism evaluation system based on tourists' evaluation.
Do a good job in optimizing the employment environment, protecting legitimate rights and interests, improving the incentive mechanism and enhancing professional identity, so that tourism practitioners can truly get rid of the dependence on low-price competition and return commission as the main channel of profit.
To better protect the legitimate rights and interests of tourists and tour guides, it is also necessary to further eliminate information asymmetry, promote credit supervision, and strive to build a good tourism industry, so as to promote tourism to compete at a high level and at a high level.
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Experts and sustainable travel practitioners advise spreading demand (visiting less‑visited places), traveling in shoulder seasons, staying longer in fewer places, using public transport, choosing locally owned lodging, and reducing flights when possible.

Many analysts stress that traveler choices must be combined with regulatory action and corporate change to reduce emissions and protect communities and ecosystems.

Effective management therefore involves demand controls, local housing and rental regulations, environmental protection measures, cross‑department enforcement, and promotion of sustainable visitor behavior.

In summary, overtourism in the documented contexts is driven by mass travel growth, low‑cost transport and social‑media concentration, and it produces social displacement, environmental degradation, and uneven economic gains that destinations are addressing through a mix of regulatory limits and sustainable‑travel measures.


The Russian government submitted a bill to protect the Russian language from excessive use of foreign words.

The draft would control officials' and citizens' use of foreign words, except for terms without common Russian equivalents.

The article says it is unclear how enforcement would work in practice, for example whether prohibited lists or recommendations would be used.

The piece frames frequent Anglicisms as unpatriotic amid tensions with the West and cites past campaigns under Lenin and in the 1940s to limit foreign words.

In China the State Language Commission said it will formulate targeted measures to curb irregular language use and Chinese–English inclusions.

The Chinese article links language standardization and promotion of Putonghua to national cohesion, information access, and international competitiveness.

In Taiwan central and local governments provide policies and funding for local languages, but leaders' use of Mandarin in public can limit broader revitalization.

A commentary notes that Japan and Hong Kong have absorbed many English words and that English proficiency is encouraged for international exchange and economic roles.

Conclusion: Some governments are proposing laws or commission-led measures and using education and funding to limit borrowings or promote state languages, while enforcement details often remain unclear.

The Russian government submitted a bill to protect the Russian language from excessive use of foreign words.

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The Russian government has submitted to the state Duma a bill to protect the Russian language from excessive use of foreign words.
The document implies control over the observance by officials and citizens of the norms of the Russian literary language and the inadmissibility of the use of foreign words, with the exception of those that do not have common analogues in the Russian language.
"Wet feet"
by "toptalische"
Fighters for the purity of the native language waited, because the discussion about it among linguists, writers, scientists goes on constantly, then quiet, then flaring up with renewed vigor.
The initiative of the Government of Russia, which decided to wedge itself into the disputes of professionals, is quite understandable and understandable.
Today, when the United States and the entire Western world are in a rush to destroy, eradicate, wipe out all Russian, the frequent use of Anglicisms in everyday life is at least unpatriotic.
In fairness, it should be noted that borrowing from other languages is a constant process.
Lenin also proposed "to declare war on the use of foreign words unnecessarily", and the intricacies of relations and mutual accusations of Slavophiles and Westerners entered the textbooks, as well as the textbook proposals to replace other people's "galoshes" with their "wet feet", and "sidewalks" - with "toptalisches".
In the 1940s, a new wave: the struggle against cosmopolitanism suggested “for everything Russian against foreign ”, including in the language.
A printer is a printer?
Meanwhile, all – both supporters and opponents – agree that there are concepts in their native language that came after the phenomena, realities created in other countries, and therefore the words denoting them, well, not ours, but they can not do without them.
A striking example is the computer, IT technologies and everything related to them.
The word “printer ” cannot be replaced by a Russian translation from English, since“ printer ” does not mean a device for printing, but a person engaged in this process.
By the way, this phenomenon is not new: even under Peter I, who “cut through the window to Europe ”, dozens of Dutch and German words for technologies and mechanisms poured into Russia.
And in opera, many terms are borrowed from Italian and have long been part of the Russian language.
And we calmly use such words as “federation ”,“ sphere ”, “national ”,“ commission ” and many others that came from foreign languages, but are firmly entrenched in our own.
How to be
in one bow
Meanwhile, one cannot but agree with the authors of the bill: recently, the speech of deputies of different ranks, officials, political and economic experts, heads of federal and regional, and sometimes local authorities is simply replete with foreign words that have simple and understandable analogues in their native language.
And if we are almost reconciled with merchandisers (commodity scientists in our own way), then what do you think of the expression from the fashion world “in one bow ”?
The well-known vegetable has nothing to do with it: in English look - look, therefore, in Russian it is an image, appearance, look, etc. In texts related to business, "marketplace" (literally from the English place of trade), as well as "startup" (start, start, take the first steps) or "webinar" (training video conference live).
In the field of education, they like to talk about “bullying prevention ”: this word means ridicule, bullying of children at school by peers.
Increasingly, “campus ” sounds, while the translation from Latin is a familiar campus for many of us, or“ coach ” instead of the usual “coach ”,“ mentor ”.
Abilympics
with WorldSkills
I will also swing at my favorite “quest ” recently: again with the English“ game, search ”.
I do not like the sequestered budget, because it is “cut ”, but transparent is more to my liking, because it is“ open ”, “transparent ”.
And who will prove to me that “exchange of practices ” is better than the usual“ exchange of experience ”?
Or for days on TV reported about the participation of Russians in the championship "Abilympics".
You will break the language by pronouncing, although this is only a competition in professional skills among the disabled, in another way they are also called the “Olympics of opportunities ”.
From the same series, the widely distributed “WorldSkills ” (WorldSkills) is also a competition, but students studying a particular profession.
We have such competitions took place in the times of the USSR, then they were safely forgotten, and now they are back again, only in a Western manner.
And here is another illustrative example: the all-Russian social project “Agrofoodsharing ”.
We divide abracadabra into parts: agro - of course, something related to agriculture.
In English, food – food, share – share.
As a result, we get a movement of agricultural producers who want to share with other people the surplus of their crops.
The idea, of course, is good, right, but why break the language?
And finally from the sore: "solving cases." Brilliant!
In English, the word “case ” has two meanings: a briefcase, a suitcase and the second – circumstances.
Therefore, in Russian literally "the decision of circumstances" or, as the know-it-all Internet interprets, "the study of the situation and the choice of a suitable solution."
They will leave themselves
on your own?
Most likely, the desire to cleanse the language by introducing a law at the state level is an attempt to distance oneself from the West, its influence, to isolate oneself from someone else ’ s and alien mentality, lifestyle and dubious values.
However, it is not very clear what it will look like in practice: will there be lists of prohibited words and expressions or just recommendations, and addressed to high-ranking officials and other “persons in the TV ” – after all, it is with their filing that all sorts of newfangled borrowings from foreign languages often go“ to people ”.
However, a few decades ago, our teachers at the Yelets Pedagogical Institute hammered us, students, that the language is a self-cleaning system, and all harmful, fake after a while will simply disappear.
It has always been so, and I want to believe it will be so.
KSTATI:
I assume that all borrowings are from our haste, eternal saving of time even on pronunciation and writing of words.
We usually write in sms a short, indifferent “OK ”.
While in the native language for this almost a dozen words: “good ”,“ okay ”, “agree ”,“ give ”, “let ”,“ good ”, etc. No wonder there is a catch phrase: “Speech is better than any passport ”...
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The draft would control officials' and citizens' use of foreign words, except for terms without common Russian equivalents.

The article says it is unclear how enforcement would work in practice, for example whether prohibited lists or recommendations would be used.

The piece frames frequent Anglicisms as unpatriotic amid tensions with the West and cites past campaigns under Lenin and in the 1940s to limit foreign words.

In China the State Language Commission said it will formulate targeted measures to curb irregular language use and Chinese–English inclusions.

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“Learning languages is essential to learning everything. ”
— — Individual language literacy relationship National language capacity building
January 23, 2022 08: 34 | Source: Guangming Daily
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Original title: "Learning Chinese is the root of everything"
Language and culture have always been the "soul" of a nation and a nation, and the symbol of a nation and a nation's civilization.
Language is the carrier and foundation of culture.
China is a country with an ancient civilization, and it has both a glorious and mysterious ancient culture, as well as a modern culture in which various ethnic groups are interwoven and intermingled with each other.
Both the ancient culture and the modern culture of our country are mainly recorded and passed on in Chinese, which fully shows the unparalleled charm of Chinese.
As for the function of language, people often say, "language is the most important communication tool of mankind, language is the material shell of thinking, language is the main carrier of recording and inheriting human culture."
The importance of language, from the individual level, has become an important condition for survival and development.
At present, the assessment of the recruitment unit for the candidate mostly depends on his language literacy and language ability, including mother tongue and foreign language, spoken and written language.
"If mathematics is the foundation of learning natural science, then language is the foundation of this foundation," said former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. "Young people in the 21st century must master at least three languages, so that they can adapt to the needs of the times."
Language is becoming increasingly important at the national level.
The formulation and implementation of a correct language policy will ensure harmonious coexistence among all ethnic groups and promote economic, cultural, scientific and technological exchanges and development among all ethnic groups and regions.
Speaking civilized words and being civilized people will help build a harmonious language life and build a harmonious social life.
At present, in the information age of big data, cloud computing, the Internet and the Internet of Everything, the national language ability is directly proportional to the ability to acquire information in various fields such as national defense, economy, science and technology, and the ability to reserve, utilize and protect information resources, and international competitiveness.
The relationship between language and economy is more and more close, and language has become an important economic resource.
The language industry can directly generate considerable output for the country.
The "China Language Service Industry Development Report 2020" shows that in 2019, the total output value of language services in China was 38.4 billion yuan, and although the output value of language services in 2020 will decline due to the impact of the epidemic, the report is expected to reach more than 36.6 billion yuan.
One of the measures taken in this national battle against poverty is to promote Putonghua in rural areas and the common language and script in ethnic areas, which has played a positive role in alleviating poverty and revitalizing rural areas.
From the perspective of promoting international exchanges and cooperation, language also plays a positive role. The construction of the "Belt and Road" requires language to pave the way and build bridges, and language intercommunication is the foundation of the "five links".
The facts over the past eight years show that language and language teaching have played a very good bridging role and communication role in the construction of the "Belt and Road", because language has emotional feelings, and "building a community with a shared future for mankind" needs language to pave the way.
In any foreign language teaching, including international Chinese education, teachers teach a certain language, students learn a certain language, and at the same time, they are actually engaged in emotional exchanges, as well as cultural and value communication.
To achieve exchanges and mutual understanding among countries through language and language education is exactly what is needed to build a community of shared future for mankind.
Language is so important to the individual, the country, and the world, so each of us must respect the language of the motherland, maintain the healthy development of the language of the motherland, must pay attention to improving their language literacy, improve their language ability, which is the basis for building the national language ability.
However, we regret to see that at present, everyone in ordinary speech and writing, in the paper media and video media, affected by the network language, do not pay attention to language expression, do not pay attention to language cultivation, language problems can be seen everywhere.
In addition to the use of words and sentences are not standardized, casual use of Internet words, Chinese and English inclusions, and manipulation of idioms are also common, and some young people also use this to show their "ability".
Idioms are known as a bright pearl of Chinese culture.
But now some idioms are abused by the "homophone", completely ignoring the damage to the motherland's language and culture, and the damage to the health of the motherland's language.
With regard to the use of language, the State Language Commission, on the basis of a comprehensive and in-depth investigation and understanding of the current use of language and characters, it is necessary to formulate targeted measures to effectively curb and eliminate the phenomenon of irregular or even arbitrary use of language and characters, and to positively guide the people to continuously improve their language literacy and language skills.
More importantly, it is necessary to strengthen language education in primary and secondary schools, especially in the written language.
Only by mastering the written language can students receive high-quality education, including history and culture education, science and technology education, and ideological and moral education.
Language literacy and language ability mainly refer to the literacy and ability of the written language, and all kinds of language and writing problems currently appear in the written language.
Therefore, in primary and secondary schools, students should be guided to respect the language and characters of the motherland, and develop the habit of standardizing the use of the national language and characters in their essays and assignments from an early age.
At present, some students only focus on learning foreign languages, and do not pay attention to the improvement of language literacy and language ability.
Learning a foreign language is not bad, you can open a new way of life, open more windows of understanding the world.
However, it should be noted that the practice of foreign language teaching shows that without deep language skills, the improvement of foreign language ability and foreign language proficiency will be limited.
The only way to improve language literacy and language ability is to read more, read good books, and write diligently, and some famous passages need to be recited in moderation.
This is a useful experience that the ancients left us to cultivate children's language literacy and ability.
Reading plays a vital role in children's continuous improvement of language ability, thinking ability, continuous improvement of cultural literacy, and inheritance of Chinese culture.
Reading can also let people, especially children, gain wisdom from traditional culture and foreign culture, open the door to a rich and colorful world, and provide us with spiritual nourishment.
So our forefathers and predecessors have always stressed the importance of reading. The Song Dynasty Ouyang Xiu warned us that "standing up for learning is first, and learning is based on reading." Su Dongpo Yun: "There is a poetic spirit in the abdomen." Li Kuchen, a famous Chinese painter, also told us: "Birds want to fly first, flutter their wings, and people want to go to study first."
Reading is related to the spiritual temperament of the individual, and the language literacy of the whole people is more related to the spiritual outlook of the nation and the country.
Everyone should standardize the use of the national common language, and strive to improve their own language literacy.
(Author: Lu Juming, Professor, Department of Chinese Language Studies, Peking University)
(Editor: Bo Chen Di, Song Meiqi)
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The Chinese article links language standardization and promotion of Putonghua to national cohesion, information access, and international competitiveness.

In Taiwan central and local governments provide policies and funding for local languages, but leaders' use of Mandarin in public can limit broader revitalization.

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Content: After the election, he was the only one who spoke the language.
* What a hon.
This election for mayor is over.
If you listen carefully to the speeches of the elected / lost candidates for the mayor of the county, in the speeches of the candidates of the six parties, the only Taiwanese language is the mayor of New Taipei City, Hou Youyi (Hakka and indigenous languages, of course, not to mention).
Other candidates, including the mayoral candidate in the southern part of both parties, spoke in “very pure ” Chinese.
For most Taiwanese, this phenomenon seems to be very natural, but if you think carefully, you will find that it is a very paradoxical phenomenon: if you observe the situation before the election, many mayoral candidates (especially in the south or DPP counties and cities) are still mainly Taiwanese.
This means that the main constituency of these candidates is the Taiwanese-speaking community (should this be the case in the Hakka / Aboriginal scene?).
But these candidates' speeches after the election were all changed to Mandarin.
What is the reason for this? If the establishment uses the local language to promote the main supporters and encourage them to come out and vote, then who are the people who are trying to promote the election / defeat speech in Chinese? Those who do not support them?
Over the years, the support and achievements of the central and local governments for local languages in terms of “policies and funding ” are obvious to all.
However, at the same time, most of the people on the table still use Chinese in public, rather than their own native language.
This phenomenon has caused a special phenomenon of local languages in recent years: in some specific areas, due to the support of the government, the local language has good development; but in the larger area, because these leaders take the lead in not using their own native language (and then use false reasons to convince themselves that it is to respect people of other ethnic groups), resulting in the language use habits of many people to transfer to Chinese.
This phenomenon is not conducive to the development of local languages.
Just as parents give money to their children, but they do not lead by example, so the effect of discipline is naturally limited.
Language has many meanings, and naturally involves the movement of votes.
Central and local governments should give careful consideration to how local languages are managed in the future.
(The author is Associate Professor, Department of Taiwanese Language and Literature, National Taiwan University of Education)
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See the world less – Zhang Shaowei, Goat and Western for Chinese use
"Wei less see the world" at home last weekend to watch the live broadcast of the table tennis World Cup match, Chinese team name Ma Long and Wang Chu Chin
The 22-year-old Wang Chu-chin is in the ascendant stage of his game and is almost invincible all over the world, so he won three straight in the first round.
You can win one more game and you can win.
But the 34-year-old Ma Long is not only experienced, but also stubborn, one point to go back.
After three consecutive rounds, he showed amazing determination and toughness.
In the final victory, Wang Chu Chin was able to win the horse dragon in the downwind.
This is the end of this super high level game.
In the stadium in Xinxiang, Henan, many Malong and Wang Chu Chin fans kept cheering on their idols, and there was a scene that impressed me.
Deep: "Ma Long, come on" voice, there are a few fans in the stands holding up Ma Long's poster and only GOAT four capital English characters
Mother's Speech.
Although it is difficult to tell how many people in the audience know the meaning of these four letters, holding up this sign shows that
Taiwanese fans are familiar with the "globalization operation" and are used in foreign countries.
"The Best of All Time" is the title.
"GOAT" stands for "Grete of AllThieme", which means "the best athlete of all time."
Some people call it the "greatest player", often used to describe basketball, football, table tennis and other superstars, are fans.
Loved words.
Who is the real GOAT and why? Related discussions and controversies often transcend national boundaries, such as Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan, Kobi Bayern
Bryant and Lebron James
LeBron James) Which of the three is NBA ’ s GOAT? Fans have been fighting for a long time, but it ’ s still uncertain.
Arguments.
Ma Long is the captain of the current men ’ s national team, not only won the championship of all major international competitions, but also created the table tennis team.
Various world records in history, such as unbeaten 56 international matches from 2011 to 2012; unbeaten in 2015.
Men 's Singles Champion of the World Table Tennis Championships, World Cup and ITTF Tour Finals in the year; first for two consecutive years
Men's singles gold medal winners and holds the most Olympic gold medals (five medals).
Marlon is called GOAT not only because of his superb game skills, but also because he has a psychological quality beyond ordinary people.
"Ultimate Self-Discipline".
Yu Ziyang, a teammate of Malone's national team, said to reporters, "He is very demanding of himself, such as
If one thing is to be done, all the other factors that will interfere with it will be completely restrained and abandoned. "
He also said that Malone is good.
If he leaves at ten in the morning, he goes to practice at eight, and has an hour or two at noon.
Practice for a while; if you can't practice the technique, practice the body, the bag is always loaded with a racket, and you can't leave the body.
Such diligence and perseverance make Marlon.
After their peers have retired, they are still able to compete on the field and compete in seven games with teammates 12 years younger than themselves.
He was with Wang Chu-chin.
It is a perfect match, and it is worthy of the title of GOAT.
* Learn foreign languages for Chinese use *
The GOAT slogan on the World Cup site reflects the cultural penetration, and the cultures of different countries are interacting with each other.
Limiting exchanges will only make you lag behind the times.
The best way to learn about a foreign culture is to learn to represent it
The language.
The news media often report that mainland China is increasingly belittling the status of foreign language teaching and proficiency exams in some areas of English.
It's going down.
This is obviously a bad trend, because learning a foreign language can increase the understanding of foreign countries and contribute to the development and security of China.
It helps in at least two ways.
On the one hand, there are more people who can understand foreign languages, and more people can communicate with foreign countries, promote friendship, and promote China's economy.
Development and scientific and technological progress.
On the other hand, when the other party appears unfriendly or even anti-China signs, China ’ s policymakers can rely on language.
It is a one-sided letter that is not reported by the media that clearly captures the attitude of the other government and changes in public opinion.
Confused and false, reduce the possibility of wrong judgment of the situation, and make the necessary preparations in time.
Therefore, the government should encourage young people.
Learn foreign languages, learn foreign languages well, and increase official and private soft power with an open attitude.
Japan has been very successful in this regard.
Today ’ s Japanese has incorporated a large number of English words, which has prompted Japanese to learn advanced technology from European and American countries.
Influence Japanese lifestyle and work attitude, but also add color to Japanese culture.
Can't we just use it like this?
* Hong Kong examples can still be used *
In fact, it is also necessary for Hong Kong to attach importance to the status of English, not only because English is one of the official languages, but also to enable the next generation to maintain their own
Hong Kong has a traditional advantage in English, and because Hong Kong faces a complicated international environment, it is necessary to maintain Hong Kong's international financial center and trade.
Ecentricity requires effective communication with people all over the world.
The Financial Secretary, the Secretary for Justice and other senior officials of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region have recently stressed that
Working hard to tell the story of Hong Kong, and mastering English can do more with less, as demonstrated by a speech 30 years ago.
In November 1992, when I was working as a political reporter in Hong Kong, the interviewer asked me to go to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel with a colleague.
The main speaker at the dinner was the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong (DAB) founding party chairman Tsang Yok-sing.
At that time, the DAB was only a few months old, especially in Hong Kong.
Expatriates want to know the positioning of the organization and the future direction of development, TSANG Yucheng used this opportunity to introduce the DAB in detail in English.
The concept, positioning, structure, composition and basic direction of the future.
He was thorough, precise, and brief in his answers.
Pip.
The participants were more satisfied, and he also achieved the established goal: to tell the story of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong (DAB).
This was an early priority for the DAB.
To the DAB and TSANG Yi-chung's English is a prerequisite for success.
Hong Kong ’ s renowned current affairs commentator and former journalist based in the United States, Cheung Siu-wai
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Conclusion: Some governments are proposing laws or commission-led measures and using education and funding to limit borrowings or promote state languages, while enforcement details often remain unclear.