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I find, follow, reveal all #overtourism news and discussions - and denounce when necessary; travel meets the climate crisis, and truth wins sobreturismo surtourisme kankō kōgai (観光公害) 过度旅游 Guòdù lǚyóu Übertourismus L'iperturismo υπερτουρισμός overturisme
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Guardian: “TikTok ‘craze’ behind Peak District bad parking crisis” Local MP writes to authorities over ‘irresponsible’ motorists flocking to see sunrise and sunset at Mam tor www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Fortingall Yew “the oldest known tree on the United Kingdom — and it’s at risk because of #Overtourism” allthatsinteresting.com/fortingall-y...

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“A photographer who doesn’t value, reflect on, look at their photographs has died a digital death” The snap v the upload - why holiday photos matter: www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/comme...

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‘We have no community’: The ski resorts battling #overtourism www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/...

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20 Ways #Overtourism Is Damaging Florida’s National Parks www.msn.com/en-my/news/o...

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How popular Spanish region Andalusia is cracking down on #overtourism “A new Sustainable Tourism Law could mean staggering fines of up to €600,000 for those letting to tourists illegally” www.timeout.com/news/how-thi...

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Overdevelopment and #overtourism Rice paddies to mega resorts: declassified spy satellite images reveal Bali’s transformation www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...

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Since many years now and then when travelling I try documenting the behaviour of tourists on hotspots. This one is in the #Pisa cathedral 2024 #hotspot #overtourism #touristicplaces

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Influencers usually have a big part to play in where travelers choose to holiday too, and, therefore, unfortunately, overtourism; now a growing trend dubbed 'anti influencer' is on the rise.

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Lockboxes ‘littering’ Dublin’s streets become latest front in overtourism battle

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Christian Estrosi, sindaco di Nizza, vieterà l'ingresso delle navi da crociera nella città del sud della Francia a partire da luglio. Il suo approccio: "Turismo sostenibile sì, overtourism no!" e critica in particolare i passeggeri delle crociere, che "non consumano nulla ma lasciano rifiuti".

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Florenz will den Massentourismus begrenzen.Künftig sind dort sogenannte Keyboxen für Mietwohnungen verboten. Entfernen die Wohnungseigentümer die Kästen nicht, drohen Geldstrafen. #overtourism www.faz.net/aktuell/gese...

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NEWS: 🇯🇵 Japanese city Kyoto considers dual pricing on public transport to tackle overtourism.

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Thanks to HBO, everyone wants a White Lotus getaway. Can Thailand handle it? As Season 3 of the popular series shows the beauty of Koh Samui, the Thai island is already dealing with the challenges of overtourism. grist.org/arts-culture... #WhiteLotus #Climate #TV #Max #Thailand

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My frustration with overtourism is well-documented, as is my genuine desire for people to be able to travel and see cool places. This is a great interview looking at how we make it possible to share beautiful places with visitors without destroying them.

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The Thai island is already dealing with the challenges of overtourism and environmental degradation. Read the full story here ⤵️

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Volcanic scale overtourism: “Etna new flashpoint” Ansa agencie reports: ansabrasil.com.br/english/news...

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Statista: “A YouGov survey carried out last August highlighted how the sting of #overtourism is being felt by as many as one in three people in Spain” www.statista.com/chart/33947/...

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“Greece gets £18bn tourist bonanza - as locals complain about 'overtourism'” - acc to cut and paste article in Birmingham newspaper website www.birminghammail.co.uk/travel/greec...

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Canary Islands Locals Disrupt Tenerife Tourism Conference in “Fierce #Overtourism Protest” www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article...

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Florence is “cracking down on short-term holiday rentals in a bid to curb over-tourism, ordering the removal of self check-in keyboxes by February 25”, says S Calder in the Independent www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...

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Spaniards shunning… Spanish holidays due to #overtourism www.nationalworld.com/travel/trave...

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Overtourism schadenfreude? “As #overtourism grabs headlines, SF yearns for travellers” www.sfexaminer.com/news/politic...

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Majorca’s overtourism challenges increase - and local activists rise up - report from Daily Express “Menys Turisme, Més Vida which organised demonstrations against tourist overcrowding last year has vowed to intensify its actions in 2025.” www.express.co.uk/news/world/2...

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Will Uzbekistan become a “Venice of the desert”? Silk road gets jammed by #overtourism via BBC www.bbc.co.uk/travel/artic...

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Lockboxes ‘littering’ Dublin’s streets become latest front in #overtourism battle “Dublin city council is preparing to remove and destroy key lockboxes that have been attached to signs and bike stands by short-stay landlords including Airbnb hosts.” www.theguardian.com/news/2025/fe...

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Has Dubrovnik turned from #overtourism to sustainability? www.thedubrovniktimes.com/news/dubrovn...

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UK tourists given 'go home' warning at Canary Island and Spanish holiday hotspots www.msn.com/en-gb/travel...

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Kashmir winter spots struggle with environmental crisis amid rising tourism numbers www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/kashmir...

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“Attica Region: There is no #overtourism in Athens - a warning for infrastructure” www.tornosnews.gr/en/tornos/ci...

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“Top ski resort becomes ‘hellish’ new flash point in overtourism trend: ‘A real assault’” NY Post via aol www.aol.com/top-ski-reso...

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2024 will set records: 1.53 billion people travelling worldwide; $11.1 trillion - highest contribution from tourism to the global GDP; number of air passengers will surpass 5 billion…. How not to be part of the #overtourism problem: www.countryliving.com/uk/travel-id...

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How TikTok became the enemy of small destinations uk.style.yahoo.com/crowds-chaos...

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Are British tourists really to blame for Spain’s housing crisis? Reuters via Independent www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...

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Otaru in Japan - latest #overtourism flashpoint edition.cnn.com/2025/02/02/t...

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Endangered monuments - historic sites threatened by conflict, natural disasters and #overtourism www.travelpulse.com/news/destina...

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Teacher who became symbol of Spain’s #overtourism wins eviction battle – for now www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...

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How to be a responsible tourist - Big Issue: www.bigissue.com/news/environ...

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Japan reduces visa slots for Filipino travellers to mitigate #overtourism www.traveldailymedia.com/japan-reduce...

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The #overtourism hit parade. Dubrovnik tops Statista ranking of most tourists per capita of residents (2019 stats) www.statista.com/statistics/7...

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Norway bans yourist buses from “iconic” Fjellstua viewpoint - latest step taken by tourist authorities in Norway to battle the impacts of #overtourism. www.forbes.com/sites/davidn...

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How Greece is battling #overtourism with €20,000 fine for short-term rentals www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article...

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Is it ethical to travel anymore? Overtourism is irritating locals and damaging the environment. Is wanderlust worth the cost? Broadview broadview.org/overtourism-...

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Is it ethical to travel anymore? Overtourism is irritating locals and damaging the environment. Is wanderlust worth the cost? Broadview broadview.org/overtourism-...

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France and Norway Join Italy, Greece, Spain, Croatia, US, and Netherlands to Ban Cruise Ships www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article...

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Dubai - a place seemingly invented for mass tourism: “How #overtourism is fuelling a quiet crisis in the UAE” www.euronews.com/travel/2025/...

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“How Spain is Leading a Tourism Revolution with Powerful New Rules to Safeguard Its Heritage and Curb Overtourism” Discuss www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article...

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Bans, fees, taxes - can anything stop #overtourism? NY TIMES www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/t...

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Undertourism - offbeat locations www.hotelierindia.com/operations/o...

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