https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20260218-extreme-ways-countries-are-combatting-overtourism
Feb 19, 2026 · As global travel surges toward 1.8 billion arrivals, destinations are testing controversial new measures to control the crowds.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overtourism
Enablers of overtourism include greater numbers of tourists, the affordability of travel, a mindset dominated by the wish for economic growth, short term focus on tourism, the competition for local services and amenities, and lack of control over tourist bookings. [27] There are currently more tourists than ever before in world history.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/what-is-overtourism
Sep 7, 2023 · The term ‘overtourism’ is relatively new, having been coined over a decade ago to highlight the spiralling numbers of visitors taking a toll on cities, landmarks and landscapes.
https://sustainabletravel.org/what-is-overtourism/
Aug 15, 2024 · What is Overtourism? Overtourism occurs when too many visitors flock to a destination, exceeding its ability to manage them sustainably and leading to negative impacts such as overcrowding, environmental degradation, strained infrastructure, reduced quality of life for residents, and a diminished visitor experience.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/overtourism-too-much-of-a-good-thing/
May 3, 2026 · "Sunday Morning" looks at the impacts that increasing numbers of tourists, spurred in large part by social media, are having in some of the world's most popular and fragile destinations.
https://www.thoroughlytravel.com/overtourism/
May 5, 2026 · The main cause of overtourism is mass tourism. It occurs when a destination becomes so popular that it physically cannot withstand the influx of visitors, putting pressure on natural resources, cultural sites, and local communities.
https://www.e-unwto.org/doi/pdf/10.18111/9789284420070
Terms such as ‘overtourism’ or ‘tourismphobia’ have made headlines in recent times. They reflect challenges of managing growing tourism flows into urban destinations and the impact of tourism on cities and its residents.
https://www.theguardian.com/news/overtourism
Overtourism July 2026 Fight them for the beaches: the real villain of Europe’s overtourism is big business Adam Almeida Jul 4 2026 00.00 EDT …
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/15/what-causes-overtourism-its-not-people-its-government-mismanagement.html
Oct 15, 2024 · Overtourism can be alleviated by better awareness and management at the local level, said Randy Durband, CEO of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/columnist/2025/08/11/travelers-avoid-these-tourist-hotspots/85555704007/
Aug 11, 2025 · Overtourism is causing travelers to avoid popular destinations due to strained infrastructure and depleted resources. Crowded destinations may pose safety risks due to political tensions ...
