Overtourism
Michelin guide faces growing backlash as destinations battle gentrification and steep inspector fees
It’s that time of year again as the Michelin Guide is poised to either announce the establishments that have made it into its revered annals for 2027 or has already awarded the worthy institutions throughout Asia and the rest of the world.
Travellers flock to Asia’s secondary cities as regional capitals face overcrowding
Today, a quiet revolution is underway: Asia’s secondary cities are transforming from mere stopovers into main events, fundamentally altering how, where, and why travellers navigate the region.
Southeast Asia cracks down on bad tourist behavior as post-pandemic travel overwhelms islands
Across Southeast Asia, the post-pandemic travel boom has brought back a familiar, unwelcome spectre: the disruptive, intrusive, and environmentally destructive tourist.
ITE-HCMC: Southeast Asian travel ties deepen as global conflicts disrupt traditional tourism routes
The 20th run of the International Travel Exposition in Ho Chi Minh City (ITE-HCMC) proved to be a showcase of key trends in regional travel and tourism.
PATA Travel Mart highlights the value of secondary destinations amidst significant industry shifts
Overtourism remains a critical issue throughout the globe and the challenge of decongesting highly popular destinations has led to a shift towards secondary destinations.
Japan rural tourism surges as prefectures leverage mascot IPs to combat overtourism
If there is any country that has optimised its use of truly unique intellectual property (IP) entities in its destination marketing, it’s Japan.
Southeast Asian heritage faces destruction as influencer-driven tourism surges
For Southeast Asia to truly grow into a global centre for experiential tourism, the region as a whole needs to address the most pressing challenges.
Indian motorists pivot to remote hill stations as overtourism chokes traditional hotspots
For decades, India’s hill holidays have revolved around familiar names—Shimla, Manali, Mussoorie, Nainital and Ooty. While they continue to
Travel operators revamp itineraries as India opens billions in new expressways
India’s highway expansion is changing the way travellers move across the country. The government has sharply increased spending on roads
Indonesia’s remote regions land luxury hotels as overtourism impacts Bali
For Indonesia, the global hospitality brands setting up shop in the region’s largest archipelago are making a well-calculated move to lesser-known destinations that also have their own range of attractions to lure in world-weary travellers.
Indochina tourism surges as Western travelers flee record summer heat
Today, Indochina is seeing a significant increase in the number of foreign arrivals and the numbers have risen steadily since the start of the year.
South Korea pivots to immersive heritage as tourism deficit persists despite BTS return
South Korean tourism has certainly benefited from the Hallyu Wave of recent years, with people coming in from even the most distant corners of the world to catch a piece of the action.
Siargao faces cultural crisis as foreign influx triggers ‘invasive tourism’ warnings
Many experts feel that Siargao could be a case study for a disturbing trend referred to as invasive tourism wherein foreigners come to locations in droves, essentially taking over local communities, imposing their own rules and customs, and compromising local culture and security.
Bali rethinks strategies as it combats impact of overtourism
Pre- and post-pandemic, it’s not surprising to know that the Indonesian island paradise that is Bali remains one of the world’s most desirable and most visited destinations.
Managing overtourism as global travel recovers
Overtourism was one of the buzzwords of 2025 and was an issue that could no longer be swept under the
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