Overtourism
Need for Sustainable Visitor Management paramount: Arival
A new report from Arival and Destination Wayfinder, ‘Beyond Capacity: Managing Demand at Europe’s Top Attractions’, highlights the growing strain on Europe’s most popular travel experiences
Japan opens a new office to combat overtourism, and other countries need to take a cue from them
Japan formally presented what would best be described as a “control tower” agency to combat the adverse effects of overtourism throughout the country.
A price for paradise: New €20 cruise tax rolled out in Santorini to ease tourism pressure
Greece has introduced a new EUR 20 (USD 23) tax on cruise ship passengers arriving in Santorini, in a major
New WTTC report calls for balanced approach towards overtourism
With the global travel and tourism sectors getting to the height of the northern summer travel season, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) released a new report calling for a more balanced approach to managing tourism in popular destinations.
Delving into the Louvre staff strike: overtourism takes its toll on a centre of culture
It may only have been for a day, but the employees' strike at The Louvre in Paris underscores the severe impact that overtourism has on even the world's biggest attractions.
World Travel & Tourism Council releases statement on current anti-tourism protests in Europe
In light of ongoing anti-tourism protests in Europe, particularly in Italy, Portugal, and Spain, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) issued an official statement dated 16th June.
Japan actively deals with overtourism…but it still isn’t enough
A recent study by the World Economic Forum (WEP) reports that Japan is taking a proactive stance towards dealing with
Is there a way around overtourism?
With the advent of revenge travel from mid-2022 onwards, numerous countries are feeling the impact of overtourism in various areas, and
Japanese travellers are thinking twice about their Golden Week holidays
A recent report from AFP shows that Japanese travellers are thinking twice about spending for the annual Golden Week holiday
Wardhana: Indonesian tourism could serve as economic defence vs US tariffs
Indonesian tourism minister Widyanti Putri Wardhana has pointed out how the country’s tourism industry could serve as a buffer against the adverse impact of the reciprocal tariffs being imposed by the United States.
A stronger yen could curb Korean arrivals in Japan
As Japan continues to battle with overtourism, it may soon see a significant reduction in the number of Korean arrivals into the country.
Japan mulls imposition of new tax to combat overtourism
Japan may currently be the leading destination of choice for most of the world, but overtourism is significantly impacting the country in an adverse manner.
Japan reports a 40.6 percent surge in foreign arrivals in January
Japan reported a 40.6 percent increase in the number of foreign visitors for January of this year, fuelled in part by the Lunar New Year.
Niseko residents concerned as prices rise in the wake of tourism boom
Japanese ski resort district Niseko is now feeling the adverse impact of overtourism.
Japan reduces visa slots for Filipino travellers to mitigate overtourism
As part of the Japanese government’s drive against overtourism, the Japanese Embassy in the Philippines recently decreased application slots for Filipinos seeking to enter the country as tourists.
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