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Growing discontent in European tourist hotspots due to the negative impacts of overtourism

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02 September 2024

Growing discontent in European tourist hotspots due to the negative impacts of overtourism

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Rising visitor numbers and increased construction in Europe threaten historic sites, biodiversity, and natural resources during peak summer season.

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Greece

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Italy

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Romania

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  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • Sustainable mobility

  • Business activities

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Other accommodation

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As Europe approaches peak summer season, popular tourist destinations are feeling the strain caused by rising visitor numbers. Increased construction of hotels and housing developments threatens historic sites, biodiversity, and natural resources. 

#Community engagement #Sustainable tourism #Climate action
 

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