Savvy travelers can avoid the pitfalls of overcrowded hotspots by traveling during shoulder-seasons, staying overnight and discovering destination dupes.
8 key takeaways from 2023 for hospitality professionals
While obstacles still remain and will continue to rise, we can look back on 2023 and forward in 2024 with optimism and recognize the potential for growth and innovation.
Unveiling the harsh reality of overtourism
Given the challenges caused by overtourism, some innovations are emerging that could shape the future of travel and create a sustainable paradigm that balances the needs of both destinations and travelers, paving the way for a more inclusive and responsible travel experience.
Is there a solution to overtourism? Lessons from Boracay Island, The Philippines
In April 2018, Philippines’ President Dutarte decided to close Boracay’s Island for six months for rehabilitation. What lessons can be learned from this recent overtourism example?
World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage to combat overtourism
The new body will focus on measures to protect and empower host communities who want a long-term ‘sustainable’ relationship with tourism that respects their cultural values. @WTACH1
Overtourism’s invisible burden
With tourism growth set to continue exponentially, reaching 1.8 billion tourists by 2030, a global crisis is looming. @travelTF
Managing ‘overtourism’ in urban destinations
New UNWTO report helps cities to manage the impact of tourism. @UNWTO
‘Overtourism’: growth is not the enemy, it is how we manage it
CommunitiesÕ protests over tourism a wake-up call to the sector.
Overtourism’ poses threat to housing and environment in several major world cities
Consumer insight firm Canadean finds that, while tourism has great potential to improve the lives of millions of people through increased employment, it poses serious challenges for countries or cities which do not have the capacity to deal with increased visitors in terms of infrastructure and environmental strategies.
