7 destinations that struggled with overtourism in 2024
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Venice, Italy
Venice witnessed a huge influx of tourists this year. Measures like extending day-tripper tax and limiting tourist group sizes were taken to curb the issue.
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Barcelona, Spain
The tourist numbers in Barcelona reached such a high point that it led locals to launch protests against mass tourism.
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Goa, India
While there was a debate on the state of tourism in Goa recently, many have claimed that the state has lost its charm due to excessive crowds.
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Bali, Indonesia
With serene beaches and other tourist attractions, Bali is a popular holiday destination. This has led to overtourism, disturbing natural beauty and local life.
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Mount Fuji, Japan
Japan`s beautiful mountain range Mt Fuji also saw excessive crowds this year. To combat this, an entrance fee was also introduced to limit number of climbers.
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Santorini, Greece
Santorini`s tranquility was disturbed by a massive influx of tourists this year, most of whom were cruise ship visitors. Locals also complained about the issue,
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Machu Picchu, Peru
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu also struggled with overtourism this year, with people flocking to witness this archaeological wonder.
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