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The World Has Become Too Popular – Crowds Are Ruining Everything From The Louvre To Everest

AUDIENCE, ISSUES Posted: June 4, 2019 2:32 pm

“This phenomenon is known as overtourism, and like breakfast margaritas on an all-inclusive cruise, it is suddenly everywhere. A confluence of macroeconomic factors and changing business trends have led more tourists crowding to popular destinations. That has led to environmental degradation, dangerous conditions, and the immiseration and pricing-out of locals in many places. And it has cities around the world asking one question: Is there anything to be done about being too popular?” – The Atlantic

AUDIENCE, ISSUES Published: 06.04.19

Read the story in The Atlantic Published: 06.04.19

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