#overtourism — Public Fediverse posts

The EU moves to curb Airbnb‑style rentals in a bid to ease housing stress.

The EU’s Affordable housing act lays out a comprehensive plan to curb tourist rentals, while giving power back to local regions.

But is it doing enough?

https://mediafaro.org/article/20260909-the-eu-moves-to-curb-airbnbstyle-rentals-in-a-bid-to-ease-housing-stress?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Housing #EU #AffordableHousing #AirBnB #Overtourism #TouristRentals

Tokyo Districts Move to Curb Short-Term Rentals Over Noise, Trash

Photo for illustrative purposes. Clipart Korea Tokyo districts are tightening rules on minpaku, or private short-term lodging, as…
#EuropeSays #Japan #JP #Tokyo #AirbnbJapan #JapanTourism #overtourism #privatelodging #ShinjukuWard #short-termrentals #Tokyominpakuregulation
https://www.europesays.com/japan/89275/

Tokyo Districts Tighten Airbnb Rules as Resident Complaints Mount

Clipart Korea Tokyo, one of the most popular overseas destinations for South Korean travelers, is tightening rules on…
#EuropeSays #Japan #JP #Tokyo #foreigntourists #minpaku #overtourism #ShinjukuWard #short-termrentalsJapan #TokyoAirbnbregulation #Tokyowards
https://www.europesays.com/japan/89107/

Addressing overtourism

"Experts and operators say overtourism isn't just a matter of overcrowding, but also change to local areas in ways that disadvantage residents. The biggest impact of overtourism is the loss of a region's original value and character."

"When too many tourists concentrate in one area, the focus of the town gradually shifts from daily life to tourism."

"Businesses naturally begin prioritising tourists over local residents because it becomes more profitable. As a result, everyday convenience for residents decreases, and the unique local identity can slowly disappear."
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-07/japan-addressing-overtourism-as-travel-booms/106390090
#tourism #Bellingenshire #culture #overtourism #NeverNeverRiver #rivers #TourismIndustry

The future of travel and our planet - The looming death of the holiday industry

"Do heatwaves, wildfires and travel costs signal the end of the holiday abroad? We have already entered the beginning of the age of non-tourism,” said Gössling, to an uneasy audience of travel agencies, car rental companies, cruise operators and hoteliers. Leading researcher forecasts ‘beginning of the age of non-tourism’ despite industry returning to pre-pandemic highs. Eighty years from now, I’m doubtful there will be much tourism left in the world.” "
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https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/aug/23/do-heatwaves-wildfires-and-travel-costs-signal-the-end-of-the-holiday-abroad

Tourism and Climate Change: The State of The Art , Professor Dr. Stefan Gössling - Professor of Tourism Research bei Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics >>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skxzC1xrhcM
#travel #tourism #FossilFuels #aviation #ClimateCrisis #pollution #HolidayIndustry #greenwashing #PetroMasculinity #TourismIndustry #dependency #TechnologyOptimism #beaches #erosion #snow #OverTourism #NonTourism #Australia #GBR #disasters #bushfires #floods #heatwaves