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Navigating Montenegro’s tourism landscape: Winter challenges and optimistic outlook for summer #Economy #Investments #Montenegro #SkiResorts #SkiSeason #Tourism #TourismDevelopment #Tourists https://lnkd.in/dH5rz3NE

Protesters staging hunger strikes against tourism developments. Local officials threatening to cut off water to illegal vacation rentals. Residents spraying tourists with water pistols. With Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer, upon us, European hot spots like Barcelona, Athens and the Greek island of Santorini have reached a breaking point, making tourists the targets of a major backlash. While final visitor numbers for this summer aren’t in, they are expected to surpass 2019 levels; in the second quarter alone, international arrivals exceeded 2019 by six percent, according to the European Travel Commission. Climate change has also put tremendous pressure on popular destinations. July was the planet’s 14th consecutive month of record heat, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Spain and Greece experienced some of their hottest days on record, with temperatures over 114 degrees Fahrenheit. While tourism is a critical economic driver for many European destinations, some residents argue that more tourism revenue needs to be invested in communities and infrastructure. “We have been invaded by tourists; the situation is out of control,” said Camila Guzman, 32, a resident of Palma, on the Spanish island of Majorca. Ms. Guzman participated in the July protests that drew more than 50,000 people. Prices have been pushed up so much, she said, that “we cannot afford to live here anymore.” Elsewhere, locals have rallied against disrespectful tourist behavior and new hotel and villa construction. Some places are imposing visitor caps. For example, Île-de-Bréhat, a French island off the coast of Brittany with just 400 residents, recently imposed a limit of 4,700 visitors per day. The pandemic, too, exacerbated local grievances after residents got a taste of life without tourists. When travel restrictions were lifted, the crowds came back in droves. “This summer is the perfect storm, with a combination of issues, including excessive numbers, bad behavior and climate change,” said Richard Butler, professor emeritus in hospitality and tourism management at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, and the author of several books on overtourism. (More in article…)

South Dakota tourism is a lot more than the Black Hills and Badlands, and for two straight years, the southeastern region that includes Sioux Falls has generated more tourism dollars. What's bringing people to the area? The latest from News Watch: #Tourism #SouthDakota

Research and polling firm Pulse explored the perceptions Greeks have on tourism and tourists. Kathimerini #Greece #GreekTourism #GreekTravel #Travel #Tourism #TourismInsights #Economy #GreekEconomy #TourismStudy #ReimagineTourism #Pulse #overtourism #ShortTermRentals

Growing tourism numbers are placing popular destinations under extra pressure - due to various factors including environmental and residential concerns. From Venice, Italy, Hawaii to Maya Bay, Thailand. #tourism #environment #biodiversity 📍 https://lnkd.in/g_3PeT-g

Nature and the natural world can be important drivers of tourism and travel. Biophilia is an emerging travel trend that generates over $600b globally.

The tourism plan includes some strategies to enhance the industry such, as extending the travel season and highlighting known attractions. However it overlooks challenges like climate change and workforce shortages that cannot be resolved through promotion efforts. A comprehensive approach is necessary to address both promoting tourism and addressing these issues for growth, in the industry.

“However, experts said, limitations still remain, especially in making policies and long-term strategies whose efficiency requires many factors, including data sources to ensure accuracy and harmony in tourism statistics.” #tourism #vietnam #destination #statistics #strategy

The announcement that the tourism levy on many incoming tourists will rise to $100 is no great surprise, but questions remain about exactly how it will be spent. Let's hope that includes tourism infrastructure and conservation, as has occurred in the past. Australians, our biggest market, don't have to pay it, and I remain unconvinced it will stop vast numbers of other visitors from coming here (48,000 annually as claimed by Tourism Industry Aotearoa). https://lnkd.in/gKai-MEj #tourismlevy #nztourism #tourisminfrastructure

Tourism brings jobs, investment and economic benefits to destinations. But over-tourism occurs when tourism expansion fails to acknowledge that there are limits: https://ow.ly/VPO830sA3u9