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Tourists flock to Venice, Italy, for its canals and historic architecture, causing overtourism. Locals are frustrated by overcrowded streets, environmental damage, and rising living costs.
Venice has taken measures to address overtourism. Stefano Mazzola/Getty Images Venice has also taken measures to address overtourism, which has filled its tiny, historic streets with huge crowds ...
From tourist taxes to caps, here are the holiday hotspots taking measures to bring down escalating visitor numbers
The beach reopened in January 2022 and again on 1 October 2024 after a two-month closure but swimming in the bay remains banned to protect the restored coral and black-tipped reef shark population.
Venice has long suffered under the pressure of overtourism, and officials hope that the pilot project can help provide more exact figures to better manage the phenomenon. The city can track the number of hotel visitors, which last year numbered 4.6 million and is down 16% from pre-pandemic highs.
A young person holds a placard which reads as "Stop cruises," while taking part in a demonstration in Palma de Mallorca to protest against overtourism and housing prices. - Jaime Reina/AFP/Getty ...
VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 02: Tourists are crowded near a canal near St. Mark's Square on August 02, 2023 in Venice, Italy. UNESCO officials have included Venice and its lagoon to the list of world ...
Italy, like many places around the world, is facing problems with overtourism during peak season, an issue that can adversely affect both the quality of life for people living in popular ...