Published on 19th September 2024
This insights post is a summary of the blog post published by Off Madison Ave. View the full post at: The Overtourism Balancing Act: Strategies for Destination Managers to Spread the Wealth.
The topic of Overtourism has been receiving more attention after the summer travel season. Many popular travel destinations are becoming overcrowded with visitors, putting a strain on national parks, local communities and infrastructure. In addition, there is also an environment impact to dealing with the sheer number of tourists.
This issue often affects places like Venice, Bali, and Barcelona, where the influx of tourists overwhelms resources, increases pollution, and drives up costs for locals. However, it can impact smaller locations that are seeing the degradation of natural sites, hiking trails, or cultural landmarks.
In addition, overtourism has started to disrupt the daily live of people who live in those locations with noise, traffic, and rising rent costs becoming a real concern.
It’s a delicate balance between wanting to share these beautiful places with the world and ensuring they remain vibrant and livable for future generations and residents alike.
Off Madison Ave has put together a guide that provides insights on how to walk the tightrope of mitigating over-tourism. They talk about how to ensuring authentic experiences for visitors and locals while driving revenue for your destination.
Their guide will cover:
View the full post at: The Overtourism Balancing Act: Strategies for Destination Managers to Spread the Wealth.
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