Bali’s overtourism a cautionary tale for developing Asia
Barcelona residents marched against tourists in July after similar protests in Venice earlier in 2024.
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Mount Fuji photo row highlights Japan's overtourism crisis
TOKYO -- When tourists started to congregate in droves in front of a convenience store on a small street in Fuji Kawaguchiko, disrupting traffic and dropping trash, the local authorities came up with an extreme solution to keep the crowds away.
Protests will 'absolutely' spread if European cities don’t address overtourism, says UNESCO official
Protests in Spain will spread if European officials fail to address mass tourism's negative effect on the lives of residents, UNESCO's Peter Debrine told "Squawk Box Asia" on Monday.
Japan seeks more visitors despite overtourism woes
Japan’s tourism chief said on Thursday its ambitious goal of luring 60 million foreign tourists a year – more than double the current level – is well within reach, despite surging overtourism concerns.
Iceland wants to switch up its tourism tax to protect nature — and fight overtourism
Iceland wants tourists to flock to its bubbling hot springs, picturesque ice caps and lunar-like lava landscapes — but not at the expense of its residents or natural environment.
Kyoto's geisha district grapples with overtourism
KYOTO -- Kyoto's famed Gion district is struggling to balance its centuries-old way of life against the pressure to welcome ever-greater numbers of foreign tourists, some of whose misbehavior has residents pushing back.
We can’t have nice things! Japan imposes new rules to climb Mt. Fuji to fight overtourism, littering
TOKYO (AP) — Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails of the iconic Japanese Mount Fuji will now have to reserve ahead and pay a fee as the picturesque stratovolcano struggles with overtourism, littering and those who attempt rushed “bullet climbing,” putting lives at risk.
Japanese residents complain about Mount Fuji overtourism again – this time over a scenic bridge
And now it is the turn of the residents of Fuji City to complain – this time over a scenic bridge.
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