Overtourism

Overtourism occurs when a destination receives more visitors than it can manage, leading to environmental harm, overcrowding, and tension with local communities.

It most commonly affects tourist attractions during peak season, with large groups of backpackers, tourists, and cruise passengers overwhelming the site’s infrastructure.

Solutions to overtourism include promoting travel during shoulder season, encouraging visits to lesser-known destinations, embracing responsible tourism practices, and supporting ecotourism initiatives.