Overtourism
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.
Japan reports 36.87 million arrivals for 2024
Japan reported an all-time high in terms of foreign tourist arrivals for 2024, register 36.87 million travellers in the past year.
Japan National Tourism Organisation encourages foreigners to visit other parts of the country
The Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) is urging foreign tourists to consider less popular destinations within the country rather than focus on Tokyo and Kyoto.
Edinburgh to initiate charging Scotland’s first tourist tax
The city of Edinburgh is the latest to join the expanding trend of addressing the challenges brought about by tourism via a tourist tax.
Ginzan Onzen combats overtourism by limiting entry to day-trippers
The popular Northern Japanese town Ginzan Onsen began limiting entry to day-trippers on Monday, 23rd December, to mitigate overtourism to the area.
Kyoto takes stand against overtourism
The Japanese city of Kyoto continues to combat overtourism and will not be reopening certain areas in key locations to tourists in 2025.
Indonesian Immigration Department announces adjustment of visa costs for those travelling to Bali
Indonesia’s Immigration Department announced an adjustment to the cost of visa applications.
New study shows Japanese locals keenly feel impact of overtourism
Japanese research organisation Jalan Research Center recently conducted a study on the impact of overtourism in the country.
Japan Tourism Board Foundation reports that many foreign tourists experienced overtourism in Japan
A recent report shows how a growing number of foreign travellers to Japan have experienced or are now experiencing the impact of overtourism in the country.
Japan Airlines and Hoshino Resorts team up to mitigate overtourism
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Hoshino Resorts are working together to combat overtourism and boost regional revitalisation in Japan via their joint All-time Favourites vs Hidden Gems campaign.
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