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.thoroughlytravel.com/overtourism/
6 days ago · 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.weforum.org/stories/2023/10/what-is-overtourism-and-how-can-we-overcome-it/
Oct 17, 2023 · Listen to the article Overtourism has once again become a concern, particularly after the rebound of international travel post-pandemic. Communities in popular destinations worldwide have expressed concerns over excess tourism on their doorstep. Here we outline the complexities of overtourism and the possible measures that can be taken to address the problem.
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.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://responsibletourismpartnership.org/platform-for-change/overtourism/
Overtourism is now regularly in the mainstream media and it is negative coverage Across Spain Airbnb is under pressur e: " In the space of a fortnight, the cities of Palma, Malaga, Valencia and Barcelona have clamped down on short-term rentals (STRs), announcing strict restrictions.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/overtourism
Abstract While overtourism is a relatively recent term, it has nevertheless triggered a large number of publications because of its human, environmental and social challenges. This systematic review therefore aims to take stock of the literature on overtourism. A lexicometric analysis based on 236 articles reveals that research on overtourism is highly concentrated and articulated around three ...
