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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