#overtourism — Public Fediverse posts

After overtourism besieged Big Sur, the worst finally happened: ‘People kept saying someone is going to die’
By Andrew Gumbel in Big Sur, California

The coastal community in California had already been devastated by landslides and wildfires before a fatal crash

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/05/california-big-sur-overtourism

#California #Overtourism #Californiawildfires #Landslides #WestCoast #USnews #Wildfires #Extremeweather #TheGuardian #AndrewGumbelinBigSur #California

After overtourism besieged Big Sur, the worst finally happened: ‘People kept saying someone is going to die’ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/05/california-big-sur-overtourism #California #Overtourism #CaliforniaWildfires #Landslides #WestCoast #UsNews #Wildfires #ExtremeWeather

Japan May Charge for Mt. Fuji Rescues. But Tourists Aren’t the Real Problem

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://unseen-japan.com/fuji-offseason-rescue-charges/

Vanuatu indigenous leaders raise concerns over plans to build resort for cruise tourists https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/31/vanuatu-indigenous-leaders-lelepa-cruise-resort #Vanuatu #PacificIslands #Cruises #AsiaPacific #SouthPacific #WorldNews #Overtourism #Travel #ShippingEmissions #Environment

Forget capitals like Madrid and Tbilisi: These European second cities are hidden gems.

As more European capital cities struggle with overtourism, second-city destinations are taking the spotlight.

These overlooked second cities can be affordable, culture-rich destinations.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250825-forget-capitals-like-madrid-and-tbilisi-these-european-second-cities-are-hidden-gems?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Travel #Capitals #Cities #NoviSad #Barcelona #Gyumri #ClujNapoca #BanjaLuka #Kutaisi #Kaunas #Tourism #Overtourism #Europe

#TouristWatching

#Tourist​en #fotografieren. Ganz dicht ran und #anpacken #versuchen. Sie sollen sich eine #Vorstellung davon machen, wie es ist #begafft und #betatscht zu werden.

Frank #Schätzing - Der #Schwarm, S.87f.

#Tourismus #Overtourism #Flashmob #Aktion #PolitischeAktion #Anfassen #Begaffen #Betatschen #Watching

Svalbard, Chios, El Hierro: How these European islands have successfully avoided overtourism.

Mass tourism is once again testing the limits of Europe's most visited places - and with limited land and fragile infrastructure, islands are some of the destinations worst affected by mass tourism.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250529-svalbard-chios-el-hierro-how-these-european-islands-have-successfully-avoided-overtourism?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Islands #GreekIslands #CanaryIslands #Overtourism #Tourism #SustainableTourism #Travel #Svalbard #Chios #ElHierro #Greece #Spain #Malta #Norway

Ginzan Onsen, a Japanese hot spring town popular for its photogenic snowy scenes, began limiting entry to day-trippers on Monday in a trial to tackle overtourism. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/12/23/japan/ginzan-onsen-hot-springs-overtourism/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #ginzanonsen #onsen #yamagata #overtourism

Über die Staatsgrenze zu Freunden in die Zentralschweiz gereist.
Hier alle Züge pünktlich - das macht glücklich

ABER DANN DAS HIER !
Könnte sicher einer der schönsten Plätze der Stadt sein.

Statt dessen, schon am Morgen 9 Busse .... 1 Std später waren es 11

Die Strassen und die Geschäfte verstopft mit Grossgruppen (je eine Busladung) aus der ganzen Welt.

#VÖLKERVERSTÄNDIGUNG GEHT ANDERS

#overtourism #Massentourismus