Over tourism is increasingly harming popular travel destinations, leading cities to implement measures to deter visitors.
Venice, with 30 million annual visitors and a local population of less than 300,000, will charge a €5 entry fee for tourists over 18 to reduce overcrowding.
Amsterdam has banned cruise ships from the city center and launched campaigns to limit alcohol-fueled tourism, while also considering an increase in tourist taxes.
Italy has introduced fines for disruptive tourist behaviors, such as taking selfies in restricted areas, to manage the impact of over tourism.
Global travel is projected to exceed 2 billion international travelers by 2030, exacerbating the issue of over tourism in already popular destinations.
Machu Picchu in Peru has seen visitor numbers rise from 400,000 to over 1.5 million annually, prompting the government to limit daily visitors and promote alternative tourism.
Santorini, Greece, faces significant challenges from over tourism, including resource shortages and environmental damage, leading to government-imposed caps on cruise ship arrivals.