Upshots Of Overtourism

There are countries so desperate for foreign currency that they stand ready to do everything in their power to welcome foreign tourists. But there are also others grappling with the problems of overtourism. Spain’s Barcelona, Italy’s Venice, France’s Paris, Indonesia’s Bali, and several cities in Japan, among others, fall under the latter category. Internet-enabled conveniences that made accommodation affordable and travelling accessible, the rise of budget airlines and middle class worldwide have been the key factors pushing many people to travel across the world. But in recent years, one more factor has emerged: pent-up demand. As the COVID-19 pandemic locked millions of people in their homes for years, more and more people are now venturing out to make up for the loss in those years. But with it comes problems.