Articles tagged “overtourism”

Tourism

How to Fix Travel? The Founder of this Michelin-Rated Inn Has Ideas

The idea of starting with the community rather than tourist demand is an unusual strategy and will be tough to repeat elsewhere. But there's a lot of potential.

Christiana Sciaudone, Skift | 13 hours ago

How to Fix Travel? The Founder of this Michelin-Rated Inn Has Ideas

Podcasts

Rome Vs. Overtourism, Southwest Chair Resigns and 3 Big Travel Insights

Today's podcast looks at Rome's tourism overload, Southwest's investor challenges, and three key travel insights.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 week ago

Rome Vs. Overtourism, Southwest Chair Resigns and 3 Big Travel Insights

Tourism

Rome Tourism Chief Says There’s ‘Total Chaos’ at Trevi Fountain — Changes Are Coming

For Rome's tourism chief, cracking down on short-term rentals and managing visitor traffic at Trevi Fountain are the top priorities when it comes to combatting overtourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Rome Tourism Chief Says There’s ‘Total Chaos’ at Trevi Fountain — Changes Are Coming

Podcasts

Apple’s New iPhones, Greece vs. Overtourism and Travel’s Popular Experiences

Today's podcast looks at what the new iPhone offers travelers, how Greece is tackling over tourism, and ranking top travel experiences.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

Apple’s New iPhones, Greece vs. Overtourism and Travel’s Popular Experiences

Cruises

Greece to Fight Overtourism With Fees on Cruises and Crackdown on Short-Term Rentals

Greece's prime minister acknowledged there's an overtourism problem in his country that needs to be addressed but he thinks it's only confined to Santorini and Mykonos.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Greece to Fight Overtourism With Fees on Cruises and Crackdown on Short-Term Rentals

Tourism

Rome Eyes Tourist Reservation System for Trevi Fountain

The Trevi Fountain could be the latest world-renowned attraction to limit access to tourists after a summer of overtourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Rome Eyes Tourist Reservation System for Trevi Fountain

Tourism

Athens City Official: ‘Rapid Growth Has Left the City Exposed to Climate Change’

Athens has had infrastructure shortcomings for quite some time. Climate change and a tourism boom magnified the problems. The city's infrastructure chief hopes greener upgrades can be a solution.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago

Athens City Official: ‘Rapid Growth Has Left the City Exposed to Climate Change’

Podcasts

Travel Innovators, Parks Vs. Overtourism and China’s Senior Travelers

Today's podcast looks at summer’s travel innovators, overtourism in U.S. national parks, and free-spending older Chinese tourists.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 weeks ago

Travel Innovators, Parks Vs. Overtourism and China’s Senior Travelers

Tourism

U.S. National Parks Vs. Overtourism: 3 Steps to Stop Overcrowding

The new $100 million grant will boost the National Park Service's efforts to mitigate overtourism. It's going to need the help because there are no signs of a visitor slowdown.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 weeks ago

U.S. National Parks Vs. Overtourism: 3 Steps to Stop Overcrowding

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rental Bookings Drop in Mallorca

Mallorca authorities are trying to respond to local frustrations with mass tourism by cracking down on short-term rentals.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 month ago

Short-Term Rental Bookings Drop in Mallorca