Overtourism
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.
Indonesian government implements Bali development moratorium this month
The Indonesian government is gearing up to implement its Bali development moratorium some time this month.
Trip.com Group’s latest data shows travel trends for Golden Week 2024
Trip.com Group released a new report showing notable travel flows for the last major travel period of 2024.
Indonesia continues tough stance on unruly tourist behaviour in Bali
The Indonesian government continues to uphold its hard-line approach against unruly and illegal behaviour on the part of foreign tourists in Bali.
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