Destinations introduce tourist tax in attempt to control swelling visitor numbers
Tourist destinations increasingly lack the infrastructure and resources to manage snowballing visitor numbers. While tourist taxes have provided some relief, the creation of a sustainable tourism market will require a more holistic approach
Machu Picchu is struggling under the weight of legend
Machu Picchu has become synonymous with travel to Peru, creating a double bind for the country’s tourism sector that’s hard to resolve
Amsterdam takes a stand against overtourism
The Netherlands tourist board has announced it’s adopting an approach of destination management over destination promotion as mass tourism threatens to overwhelm the city
Cities facing overtourism must tackle the issue with care
Although many places rely on tourism for their economic survival, some cities are finding that better management of tourist numbers is required to quell local disillusionment