Overtourism arises from a combination of economic, cultural, and technological factors, including affordable air travel, social media influence, and the ease of online bookings, which have concentrated visitors in hotspots like Barcelona, Venice, and Mount Fuji.

Social media platforms, such as TikTok, amplify the allure of iconic destinations, with 84% of millennials influenced by online content, further driving overcrowding in already popular locations.

The impacts of overtourism are profound, including the displacement of local residents due to rising housing costs, as seen in cities like Barcelona and Venice, where short-term rentals dominate the market.

Environmental degradation is another critical consequence, with destinations like Taiwan's Little Ryukyu experiencing coral reef damage and biodiversity loss due to overcrowding and pollution.

While overtourism generates short-term economic benefits, such as increased employment in tourism-dependent regions like Wyoming, it also exacerbates long-term issues like resource depletion and inequality.

Hotspots like Venice and Kyoto have implemented measures such as tourist taxes and decentralized travel routes to mitigate overcrowding and protect local communities.

Sustainable tourism strategies, such as promoting off-season travel and experiential tourism, have shown promise in redistributing visitor flows and reducing pressure on popular sites.

Technological innovations, including AI-powered crowd management tools, are being used in cities like Kaohsiung to monitor and alleviate congestion in real time.

Community-based initiatives, such as Khonoma village in India, demonstrate how preserving cultural heritage and biodiversity can balance tourism growth with ecological sustainability.

The United Nations World Tourism Organization emphasizes global collaboration and sustainable practices, such as those outlined in the Glasgow Declaration, to address overtourism's challenges.

Overtourism arises from a combination of economic, cultural, and technological factors, including affordable air travel, social media influence, and the ease of online bookings, which have concentrated visitors in hotspots like Barcelona, Venice, and Mount Fuji.

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SAHAD MOHAMMED - Abu Dhabi on Friday 19 July 2024 04: 25 PM - Spain's tourism unrest has reached its peak in the past few days, with some locals in Barcelona spraying tourists with water guns and canned drinks, asking them to go back to where they came from.
Angry residents, numbering about 3,000, blocked the entrances to hotels and cafes in the Barceloneta neighborhood in a symbolic attempt to express their indignation at the excessive tourist overcrowding in their city.
This is not the first time tourism has been highlighted as a problem in Spain, where the country, which attracted 85 million visitors in 2023, has seen a series of protests against excessive tourism in the country, especially in the city of Barcelona with a population of 1.6 million, which received more than 7.8 million visitors in 2023, leaving many locals unable to afford to live there due to high rental prices.
Fear of Protests in Europe
Spain ’ s overcrowding problem, and the decision to confront it by locals, has highlighted the potential for anti-tourist protests to spread to the rest of Europe ’ s heavily tourist-ridden cities, as UNESCO ’ s Sustainable Tourism Project chief Peter Debrin warned.
The protests will certainly spread if European officials fail to address the negative impact of mass tourism on the lives of the local population, DeBrin says, noting that the situation in Spain has become very volatile, as the coming of civil society and its attempt to bring about change is critical, after all elected officials must respond to what the residents of their cities want.
He cited the 2021 ban on large cruise ships in Venice, Italy, which was passed after protests by residents, as cruise ships no longer pass through the Grand Canal, but are now docked away from Venice, helping to preserve the city ’ s structural and environmental integrity.
But despite the decision to ban large cruise ships in Venice, passengers continue to flock to its narrow lanes in the thousands, with Venice expected to attract about 540,000 cruise passengers this year, an increase of 9 percent compared to 2023, according to the North Adriatic Ports Authority.
In a bid to reduce crowds, Venice has imposed a 5 euro ($5.45) tourist tax on peak days this year, a measure that has so far failed to rein in tourist numbers, Euronews reported.
Quality rather than quantity tourism
Like Venice, Barcelona residents have long struggled with the global popularity of their city: every year, fewer locals say tourism benefits the city, while more people feel it is harmful, according to a survey conducted by the Barcelona City Council in 2023.
UNESCO ’ s Sustainable Tourism Project Chief Officer Peter Debrin believes that Barcelona, which handles too many travelers, could join cities and countries that rely on a “quality over quantity ” tourism strategy – prioritizing high-spending travelers, rather than budget ones – a strategy that gained momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic, when safety and employment concerns pushed destinations around the world to take in fewer affordable travelers. Instead of a lot of budget travelers.
Debrin said Barcelona ’ s reliance on a “quality rather than quantity ” tourism strategy helps correct another problem plaguing the city: tourists who behave badly, noting that for Barcelona residents, it ’ s not just about visitor numbers, but also how people behave, with Spaniards complaining for years about tourists drinking too much, throwing garbage and cigarettes on the streets.
Debrin called on tourists to be more aware in their travel decisions, suggesting focusing on beautiful cities with fascinating tourist and cultural attractions, which are in need of more tourists.
Civil Society Demands
Civil society groups are calling on Barcelona officials to implement a number of policies aimed at “declining tourism growth, ” such as increased tourism taxes, restrictions on cruise ships, and restrictions on short-term rental housing, just like the steps being explored in Amsterdam to crack down on buses, boutiques, new hotels and short-term rentals. In 2023, it asks some visitors, especially young British tourists, to“ stay away ” if they are travelling to the city for drugs or partying.
The most popular Spanish cities with tourists
The General Coordinator of the Association of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Mediterranean States (ASCAME) Anwar Zebawi, said in an interview to the site "Economy dot Gulf", that some tourist destinations in Spain already suffer from the problem of overcrowding, and these destinations are Barcelona, Malaga, Madrid and Valencia, as these four cities attract tourists more than their capacity, and the problem is that the largest number of these tourists, come in specific months of the year. Sixty percent of all tourists who visit Barcelona each year do so during the months between July and September, creating severe congestion, while the other 40 percent is spread over the rest of the year.
Amplify for protests
Zibawi stressed that what everyone should realize, is that there is a kind of amplification of the recent protests in Barcelona,   the city has not witnessed "major" demonstrations against tourists, as the problem of the local population is never with tourists, and the people who have been sprayed with water, very few and may not exceed the fingers of one hand, pointing out that what happened was directed against those who rent houses as hotel houses. Real estate, largely, deprived the local population, especially young people, of the possibility of obtaining apartments at an appropriate rental price.
Causes of tourist overcrowding in Barcelona
Zibawi explains that one of the reasons that contribute to excessive tourist congestion in Barcelona,   is to allow tourists to stay in tourist houses and chaos in this area, the city contains about 10 thousand houses that have a license to do these works, while there are about 30 thousand hotels operating without a license and in a way contrary to the law, the offer of houses for rent at competitive prices, in addition to cheap flights available in Europe make the cost of travel to Barcelona tourist destinations. This has exacerbated the phenomenon of excessive tourism.
European cities where protests could spread
According to Zibawi, the European cities that can witness objections from the local population because of their suffering from excessive tourism, are Rome, Venice, some Italian islands, Crete in Greece, and some other Greek islands, while Amsterdam in the Netherlands, suffer from the problem of excessive tourism only, in some weeks of the year, especially at the end of the year. year.
Paris found a solution.
Zibawi pointed out that Paris had a major problem with the subject of overcrowding of tourists, and therefore prevented the work of hotel houses and raised the prices of hotels, where she saw that these steps contribute to making the cost of travel high, which prevents the tourist who does not have enough money to come, and this limits the phenomenon of overcrowding, pointing out that if the principle of quality tourism instead of quantity in Barcelona, this may solve the problem of overcrowding and contribute to the distribution of tourists in other areas. Spain.
Solutions that can be resorted to
For his part, Amer Daboussi, executive partner of Eagle Travel Travel, said in an interview with Eqtisad.al-Khaleej that cities suffering from tourist congestion can face this phenomenon by adopting a policy of "quality rather than quantity", where this policy focuses on imposing high standards of hospitality to attract rich or well-resourced tourists, and get rid of the large numbers of tourists from the middle category. h its reception, which reduces the negative effects on the local community.
Dabbousi believes that cities can also resort to the solutions of imposing tourism taxes on foreign visitors, raising hotel prices, restricting the work of hotel house rental applications by imposing financial fees on these apartments and using the revenues collected to improve infrastructure in tourist areas, in addition to the need for affected countries to market new tourist destinations within them, which contributes to attracting visitors to areas outside the main tourist centers.
Excessive damage from tourism
Cities facing the challenges of overcrowding, such as Bangkok in Thailand, Paris in France and New York in the United States, as well as some Greek and Spanish cities, must take measures to manage tourism sustainably and distribute tourism pressure in a way that preserves the quality of life of local residents and respects local culture. Eat and drink, making life more expensive for local residents.
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Social media platforms, such as TikTok, amplify the allure of iconic destinations, with 84% of millennials influenced by online content, further driving overcrowding in already popular locations.

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According to statistics from TikTok, UAE residents start thinking about their vacation and travel 10 weeks before their trip, using videos and digital platforms that contribute about 50% of their choice of destination.
Joanne Chehab, Head of Commercial Partnerships for Managed Services, Global Business Solutions for the Middle East and North Africa at TikTok, told Etihad that this generation of travellers “always at the heart of the market ” who dream, think about or book their flights year-round are fond of real and authentic travel experiences, and that ’ s why they love to turn to their digital community for inspiring ideas they can trust for their journey.
“Today ’ s travelers are keen to share their exciting stories and real photos that they take on their journeys to share their experiences on the entertainment platforms and conclude a journey of creativity that also inspires many people.
In fact, a study by Amp found that 84% of millennials and 73% of others today are highly likely to plan a trip based on photos, videos or social media status updates posted by others at the heart of their vacation.
These real media have boosted travel demand and dramatically changed how destinations are marketed globally, with travel agencies increasingly taking advantage of the opportunity offered by this new type of digital platform.
She added that tourism and travel are key to the emergence of a broad and open society worldwide with more than 1.8 billion users from all markets and growing at a staggering rate.
Shehab said: A survey conducted by TikTok in Saudi Arabia showed that 83% of Saudis have already gone or are planning to go on a trip outside the Kingdom in the next six months, with Egypt, the UAE and Turkey leading the closer destinations visited by Saudis, while the farthest destinations are France and Germany, and more importantly, 74% of users are looking for new travel destinations on TikTok. A short period of time.
Similarly, in the UAE, at least 7 out of 10 people turned to TikTok to discover travel ideas, with 59% booking their trip inspired by TikTok content, according to the survey.
Chehab noted that TikTok users travel longer than non-TikTok users.
Polls show that 86% of Emiratis have already gone or are planning to go abroad in the next six months with their attention focused on nearby destinations such as Georgia.
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The impacts of overtourism are profound, including the displacement of local residents due to rising housing costs, as seen in cities like Barcelona and Venice, where short-term rentals dominate the market.

Environmental degradation is another critical consequence, with destinations like Taiwan's Little Ryukyu experiencing coral reef damage and biodiversity loss due to overcrowding and pollution.

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Content: Ecology and Development Ocean Recreation Can Be Sustainable
As the COVID-19 pandemic slows, people return to social and natural environments, including recreational and sightseeing activities.
In Taiwan, surrounded by the sea, the popularity of water recreation activities can be expected.
In a world where isolation has ended, people have gone out in waves, and the term “retaliatory travel ” has emerged, representing not only a doubling of recreational activities that could not be done during the past epidemic, but also the sudden impact of recreational activities on the economic, social and ecological environment.
The beautiful ocean attracts people to get close to each other, but with the rising tide of ocean recreation, how to maintain the balance between economic development and marine ecology is an important issue.
The pollution generated by a large number of marine recreational activities includes garbage and sewage. Can the basic services in coastal areas handle and accommodate this pollution? What is the impact on marine ecology?
Whether it is from the perspective of passenger experience, environmental protection, or local residents, it will not be a happy situation.
Since the epidemic slowed in 2022, popular marine activities such as Hsiao Liuchiu are facing an unprecedented influx of tourists. Visitors to the intertidal zone and water sports are almost filling the sea, not to mention the impact on the marine habitats in this area.
For example, millions of tourists visit Penghu Island, which has exceeded the water consumption that the local area can provide; a large number of tourists go into the water activities, but do not pay attention to whether sunscreen or cosmetics ingredients are friendly to the marine environment, and the crowd has led to more stampedes on coral reefs.
According to Greenpeace ’ s August survey in Little Ryukyu, the coral around Little Ryukyu and its associated populations are gradually declining.
Take snorkeling for all ages, for example, tourists are full of expectations to prepare for snorkeling, but they can see the water is full of people.
It was hard to squeeze into the water but found that the water only saw the hands and feet of other tourists, garbage and bleached dead coral; in the beautiful coral reef, the fish did not see a few, what is the mood? It must be a bad experience.
In addition to increasing development opportunities for local residents, the hotel also attracts external investment, such as a corporate group planning to build an international hotel in Hsiao Ryukyu. However, because the land area does not meet the standard of environmental evaluation, causing local residents to protest, and its impact on the marine ecology is also a hidden concern.
In order to take into account the development of marine recreation and marine ecology, it is necessary to carry out appropriate policy planning and implement management measures in existing marine protected areas or marine recreation spots.
In the case of Keelung Tidal Amusement Park, for example, because of the rapid increase in recreational population, marine recreational activities were started in 2023; for example, diving requires an international license and prior application to launch, and the total number of people allowed to swim is controlled.
In areas that do not have a clear management area, marine protection zones can be planned and relevant regulatory measures can be formulated to effectively manage pro-sea activities, avoid tourists from returning home, and reduce the damage to the living environment of local residents, so that the marine ecosystem can be sustainable.
It is important to develop marine education and cultivate the concept of ocean friendliness for all people to be close to the ocean in order to jointly safeguard the marine ecological environment.
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Content: Wyomingites whose businesses support tourism are getting their open arms ready for a big 2022 season. As the state’s second-largest industry, tourism took the biggest hit during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but after two years, this economy has seen not only a rebound, it is now prepping for forecasted growth.

“We are optimistic about the coming year,” said Wyoming Travel and Tourism Executive Director Diane Shober. “We know that as global markets are opening and people have the ability to travel, we can’t take that demand for granted.”

Residents of the state are generally cognizant on a day-to-day level of the number of travelers that pass through the area – especially around the vicinity of Yellowstone National Park. However, the larger economic implications of tourism are easy to overlook because the impact is less direct than that of fossil fuel revenue.

“When we think about tourism being the second leading industry in the state, it’s about jobs and revenues generated,” Schober said. “Tourism represents the largest private sector employer in the state. Many times, people think of that as being entry-level positions, but that industry has a fast-track to mid-level management and executive positions. That’s an important component, because employees at all levels then turn around and buy goods and services, cars, food and housing. They cause economic movement through the community.”

The ramifications of accommodating visitors is one of the main lifelines for the state to generate resources to make livable communities, Shober said.

“As we look at the ‘22 season, it is important for every community to understand they are touched by tourism. As we continue to grow the economic value of this industry, we need them to help us help visitors understand how to recreate responsibly,” she added, noting that it takes people to manage people, and hospitality jobs cannot be roboticized or outsourced.

The opportunity to help people recreate is a calling Keenan Bruce hears loud and clear. Born and raised in Cody, he grew up an outdoorsman and uses his gift in engaging the public as a whitewater raft guide. Last year, he saw an opportunity to develop his other passion, fly fishing, into a second career. His inaugural season as owner/operator of High Country Fly Guides did not disappoint.

“I guided people into October of last year,” he said, adding that it was large demand for guided trips that kept him busy late into the fishing season. “The biggest problem I had last year is I didn’t have employees,” he said. “I had to turn down large groups because I didn’t have enough help to take that many people out.”

Bruce said his community is home to several well-established outfitters that have been in business for more than 30 years, but even so, starting his own endeavor was possible because of the large number of interested clients. Those inquires, he said, are still rolling in.

“There’s plenty of market for it. If there wasn’t, I wouldn’t have gotten any spillover from those larger companies,” Bruce said.

Bruce observed most visitors came from metropolitan areas, where normalcy is still largely upended by pandemic-related measures, including extended lockdowns, curfews, and a general wariness of crowds and indoor spaces.

“They come here looking for a sanctuary,” he explained, noting that while tourist-related demand increased around the state because of the pandemic, the housing market also experienced an influx of buyers. “Last year, the mainland U.S. really stepped up and made the Great American Vacation happen.”

Shober backed up his sentiment by saying part of what has helped the state tourism industry stay relatively afloat through the fallout of attempted contagion containment was the existing culture and lifestyle of the state.

“We didn’t have to change who we were,” she said, adding that, in this case, the rural and outdoors nature of the majority of the state’s most famous attributes translates into the ideal of sustainable resources with the added benefit of implicit social distancing.

Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board communications manager Sue Muncaster said in her corner of the state, accommodating visitors has taken on a new air of urgency.

“We are extremely optimistic about the upcoming year,” she said. “As far as economics go with tourism, we have had unprecedented crowd the last couple of summers and did much better than we ever expected to. We are actually starting to address over-tourism.”

Muncaster said her board has issued a new destination management plan that emphasizes the importance of pre-registration for accommodations in the geographical area that borders Yellowstone.

“It’s a mix of positive and negative for the Tetons,” she explained. “It’s about the economic benefit versus the sheer number of tourists.”

While Muncaster said they will know more after further investigation, it seems like many of the residents in Teton County are exhausted – and even frustrated – with the crowding of trails and facilities. On top of that, the state’s wealthiest county is struggling to find a workable balance in the local labor market.

“Last summer, the labor shortage was definitely amplified,” Muncaster said, referring to the nationwide phenomena that has resulted in low-wage service sector jobs standing vacant. As a result, many businesses resorted to cutting their hours of operation or availability, which made the situation more manageable for workers, but created a proverbial logjam that is still echoing through most of the hospitality bedrock of the community.

Muncaster said the present situation amplifies the need to do things differently in visitor hotspots.

“The easiest thing to do with over-tourism is to have businesses ramp up advanced reservations,” she said. “I know there is resistance to that, especially with older businesses, but I feel like the customer is looking for great websites with super clear ways to book and reserve spots. The more our communities can do that, the better it is for everybody. There are people that just want to travel and just figure things out when they get there, but that’s not the way it can be anymore.”

Ready or not, tourist season in Wyoming is just around the corner. While waiting for the inevitable influx of visitors and all they bring, Wyomingites can contemplate a quote circulated online attributed to an anonymous sage: “If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy in your life, but the same amount of snow.” The same can apply to tourists.

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Hotspots like Venice and Kyoto have implemented measures such as tourist taxes and decentralized travel routes to mitigate overcrowding and protect local communities.

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Lin Chi-yin: "Traveling Everywhere" and "Over-Travel"
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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As the global tourism industry recovers after the COVID-19 epidemic, the problem of “overtourism ” has emerged in many places, and national and local governments in Europe have made extraordinary efforts to discourage tourists during the summer peak season, including limiting the number of visitors per day by booking, so as to reduce the impact on local residents and the surrounding environment.
The northern French island of Brehat, known for its scenic beauty, has tried to host 6,000 visitors a day, 15 times more than its 377 residents, and Mayor Olivier Carre issued an executive order last week that said the local community could not handle the 10-fold increase in waste during the peak tourist season, limiting the number of visitors on the same day from July 14 to August 25. There are 4,700 people.
Industry says 80% of customers gather in 20% of districts to call for diversion
The influx of tourists also drained the path to the lighthouse on Brea Island to the northern attraction and impacted the protected area.
The French tourism ministry said on Wednesday that visitor numbers in the first quarter of this year had returned to pre-epidemic levels nearly in 2019, but Alliance France Tourisme said 80 per cent of tourists had flocked to only 20 per cent of the country, calling on the industry to promote sub-popular attractions to divert tourists.
CNN reported on the 10th of this month that this year's "crazy" summer of local people flocking to Europe has begun.
Allianz, a travel insurance company, estimates that the number of Americans visiting Europe this summer will rise by 55% from last year.
In preparation for this summer ’ s post-epidemic travel season, the Dubrovnik government has launched a “Respect the City ” campaign, which includes an animated promotional film to remind visitors of the rules of behavior at the attractions.
Venice is planning to impose a tourist tax, and attractions have a reservation system and have stepped up fines for non-compliant visitors.
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Technological innovations, including AI-powered crowd management tools, are being used in cities like Kaohsiung to monitor and alleviate congestion in real time.

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Content: Government Yuan: Using Technology for Epidemic Prevention Visit 5G Application Scenarios
▲ Kaohsiung to connect to the two Special Administrative Region bridges.
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Journalist Chen Jia-hsiang / reporting from Taipei
During the Spring Festival, epidemic prevention is not closed, and important tourist spots throughout Taiwan continue to maintain relevant epidemic prevention measures, so that people can safely travel for a good year.
The Office of the Science and Technology Association of the Executive Yuan said today that people are encouraged to make good use of the intelligent epidemic prevention system during the Spring Festival to check the flow of people and avoid the crowds: You can visit the attractions of the artificial intelligence Internet of Things (AIoT) combined with the latest 5G, enjoy the futuristic humanities and technology scenes, witness the new vitality of the place, and enjoy a different Spring Festival holiday.
In contrast, the epidemic in Taiwan has been properly controlled, and various popular tourist spots have maintained certain epidemic prevention measures, making Chinese New Year travel more comfortable and smooth.
It is recommended that when people arrange tours, in addition to popular attractions, they can also travel away from the crowds to the characteristic parks, make intellectual light trips, and witness local development.
The Tainan City Government has developed the “Tainan City Smart Epidemic Prevention System ”, which uses image recognition technology to help identify whether people who buy masks in traditional markets are wearing masks, and further distinguish the real-time images of the population flow from the monitors, showing“ normal, slightly more crowded, ” according to the crowd crowding level. Remind the public to maintain a safe social distance.
In addition, the Kaohsiung Municipal Government has developed a "Kaohsiung Tourist Traffic Warning System" for popular tourist attractions such as Bao Yi and Ai River. Through the use of telecommunication data and AI technology, the company immediately counts the traffic data at the scenic spot, and displays the normal, warning and control status of the traffic. Easy to adjust the itinerary flexibly to avoid the crowds.
For example, the Asia New Bay Area in Kaohsiung City combines the latest 5G AIoT and local industry features to develop futuristic humanities and technology scenarios, and shows various 5G application technology demonstrations, which add color to the expansive atmosphere of Kaohsiung Harbor. To the southern science park in Tainan, the two places join together to form the "S corridor", visitors can feel the rapid changes in the landscape without getting off the bus, and witness the new vitality of the place.
The Office of the Taiwan Science and Technology Commission also reminded that the period of use of the Zhenxing Five-fold Voucher will expire on April 30, 111, and people who still hold the five-fold Voucher are urged to use the Spring Festival holiday as soon as possible.
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Community-based initiatives, such as Khonoma village in India, demonstrate how preserving cultural heritage and biodiversity can balance tourism growth with ecological sustainability.

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Content: 6 Unique Sustainable Tourism Destinations In India That Are Worth A Visit

On the occasion of World Tourism Day, we aim to appreciate several tourist attractions in India that are not only famous for their stunning landscapes but also for taking part in certain sustainable practices while empowering the local communities. Here's taking a look at 6 such tourist sites one should definitely pay a visit.

Updated Sep 27, 2023 | 06:51 PM IST

6 sustainable tourism destinations in India. Pic Credit: Freepik

World Tourism is celebrated on September 27 every year to promote tourism on a global level while highlighting essential factors such as uplifting the local communities while taking measures to make the planet clean and green once again. The theme for this year is ''Tourism and Green Investment,'' indicating a dire need to shed light on promoting tourist attractions of the world while implementing sustainable methods to make the world a better place to live in.
India is a country with a wide variety of landscapes and civilizations, and it offers a treasure trove of unique sustainable tourism sites that attract tourists looking for real, ethical travel experiences. These unusual gems, which range from the lush white salt beds of Rann of Kutch to the pristine beaches in Gokarna, Karnataka reflect India's dedication to maintaining its natural beauty while giving tourists fascinating experiences.
There are other regions in the country that are also taking sustainable measures to encourage tourism in an environment-friendly manner. In this article, we will be taking a virtual trip across different states to learn more about their sustainable practices and their impact on promoting responsible tourism.
1) Konark Temple, Odisha
The Konark Sun Temple is a hidden treasure that draws tourists from all over the world. Many people are unaware of the fact that Konark is a shining example of sustainable tourism. A stunning natural setting, including marshes, woodlands, and beaches, surrounds the temple and is home to a diversity of flora and fauna.
2) Khonoma, Nagaland
In the Indian state of Nagaland, a little town named Khonoma is an outstanding example of community-based sustainable tourism. The residents of this village, who have turned to sustainable tourism as a means of supporting themselves while also promoting their way of life, have worked hard to preserve the history and culture of their community by not only declaring 20 sq km of its land as protected forest but banning hunting in the Sanctuary as well as in the village.
3) Kutch, Gujarat
This white desert, known for its salt flats or "Rann of Kutch," is a rare natural beauty and the habitat of a wide variety of plants and fauna. Visitors can participate in traditional handcraft workshops, cultural tours, and wildlife safaris while lodging in eco-friendly tents.
4) Jaipur, Rajasthan
In Jaipur, The Sambhali Trust, a non-profit organisation empowers women by offering vocational training, education, and health services, making it one of the most distinctive sustainable tourism sites in Jaipur. Visitors can have a guided tour of the Trust to see the amazing work they carry out in the neighbourhood.
5) Gokarna, Karnataka
A little village in Karnataka called Gokarna is renowned for its beautiful beaches, magnificent temples, and laid-back atmosphere. Visitors can stay at eco-friendly resorts and get involved in conservation projects and beach clean-ups, among other things.
6) Dzukou Valley, Nagaland
Stunning landscapes and its surrounding hills make Dzukou Valley a trekker's delight. Eco-cottages are available for visitors to stay in, and they may participate in community-based tourism activities like traditional farming and handicraft workshops.
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The United Nations World Tourism Organization emphasizes global collaboration and sustainable practices, such as those outlined in the Glasgow Declaration, to address overtourism's challenges.

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Tourism at the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Change New Powerful Players are more than UNWTO or WTTC

While a new Spain and Saudi led travel and tourism coalition wants action not declarations, the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action was signed this week.

  • More than 300 tourism stakeholders have signed up to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action this week, which recognizes the urgent need for a globally consistent plan for climate action in tourism.
  • While the UNWTO propaganda machine was hoping to also turn this climate change event into lobbying WTTC to endorse its Secretary-General for the upcoming re-election confirmation process later this month, WTTC made clear it was not endorsing anyone.
  • The world of tourism however is united when it comes to climate change. Some bring delcaration, others focus on more serious action, but Climate Change is now the focus in a new re-launch of the travel and tourism industrty with and after COVID-19.

According to a statement received by eTurboNews from the World Travel and Tourism Council, WTTC, the Glasgow Declaration is an initiative led by a coalition including UNEP, Tourism Declares, the Travel Foundation and supported by UNFCCC.

It is not just UNWTO led, according to this WTTC statement.

WTTC has strong relationships with most UN bodies including the above, additionally, we have a strong commitment to Climate Change and our Members wanted to show leadership by endorsing the ambition of the declaration at a crucial moment.

Many WTTC Members like Accor, Iberostar, and others signed the declaration, and therefore it was important for WTTC to add its voice to support the ambition towards net zero and the commitment to support its Members to develop Climate Action Plans.

However, the WTTC support voiced at the Glasgow Convention was in no way related to the UNWTO Secretart-General election or any political process, as it was translated in some comments seen on social media postings close to UNWTO.

According to social media postings seen on UNWTO supporting sites, the Glasgow Declaration was developed through the collaboration of UNWTO, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Visit Scotland, the Travel Foundation, and Tourism Declare a Climate Emergency, within the framework of the One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme committed to accelerating sustainable consumption and production patterns.

The Tourism Industry wants to be part of the solution to dangerous climate change, said the Saudi Tourism Minister, speaking at a new global tourism alliance headed by Saudi Arabia and Spain earlier this week in Glasgow.

UNWTO however was not part of this Saudi and Spain led initiative of powerful stakeholders and governments. The pledge at that initiative, was action, not only resolutions.

In addition at the recently concluded Future in Investment Conference (FII) in Saudi Arabia, the result was an agreement on Saudi Arabia and Spain joining forces to redesign tourism post-COVID including through the UNWTO.

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Juergen Thomas Steinmetz has continuously worked in the travel and tourism industry since he was a teenager in Germany (1977).
He founded eTurboNews in 1999 as the first online newsletter for the global travel tourism industry.