Tourism is one of those sectors that largely contributes to the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) of most countries, such as the Small Island Developing Nations (SIDS).
We have always heard of countries attracting tourists, but now, things have changed. Overtoursim has become a challenge for many famous tourist destinations worldwide. The tourists who earlier were welcomed very happily by these places, have now turned into a headache.
‘Overtourism’ is a very new and surprising concept. In August 2023, locals of the beautiful Austrian lakeside village Hallsatt, staged a blockade of the main access tunnel, to protest overtourism. Their placards read, “Think of the children.” The village has approximately 800 people in population but gets around 10,000 tourists daily.
Too many people in one place at any given time, that is, overtourism, creates many problems. According to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), 2030 transport-related carbon emissions from tourism are expected to grow 25% from 2016 levels.
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Moreover, because of the scarcity of resources, the locals suffer more because of overtourism. For example, there have been cases wherein landlords are evicting renters in favour of turning properties into holiday lets, and as tourists exceed the number of residents, communities are being lost.
Some regions are now taking proactive measures to prevent tourists from coming. Here we present a list of 5 such places you should avoid going for a vacation on, so as to not be treated like nosy relatives staying at your place:
What responsibilities do you think we have while we go out of station for holidays? Let us know in the comments below.
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Sources: CNN, National Geographic, The Economic Times
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