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7 destinations tired of peaking season, good opportunity to sell low season travel

https://worldcrunch.com/food-travel/over-tourism-santorini

Venice, Italy:

  • Measures to encourage sustainable tourism and off-season visits.

  • Limits on visitor numbers in various locations.

  • Ban on large cruise ships.

  • Consideration of an entry fee (postponed).

  • €2.50 fee for air passengers starting April 1, 2024.

Maya Bay, Thailand:

  • Environmental degradation due to excessive tourism.

  • Beach closed periodically to let ecosystem regenerate.

  • Focus on high-end travelers, limiting daily tourists to 300.

  • Ban on boats, snorkeling, and swimming.

Amsterdam, Netherlands:

  • Implemented measures to manage overtourism.

  • Tourist taxes and ban on new hotels in city center.

  • "Perspective 2030" project to prioritize residents and manage tourism.

  • Focus on attracting visitors to other Dutch cities.

Caño Cristales, Colombia:

  • Visitor caps and regulations to protect the ecosystem.

  • Ban on items threatening natural site, no swimming in river.

  • Mandatory briefing for visitors about rules.

  • Balance between tourism industry benefits and area protection.

Bali, Indonesia:

  • Environmental degradation due to tourism growth.

  • Initiatives to reduce single-use plastic and promote sustainable practices.

  • Expulsion of tourist for disrespectful behavior.

Mallorca, Spain:

  • Encouragement of eco-tourism and exploration of lesser-known regions.

  • Increased prices of stays by nearly 33% to deter budget tourists.

  • Introducing new rules, restricting alcohol and party promotions.

Santorini, Greece:

  • Overcrowding and cruise ship arrivals causing issues.

  • Alarm about overtourism threat in Greece.

  • Santorini among most visited places in Greece.

  • Emphasis on promoting sustainable tourism and diverse attractions.


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