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The Problem: Overtourism in Europe
Europe is experiencing a surge in tourism, reaching record numbers, leading to meaningful challenges in popular destinations. This is driven by factors like cheap flights, social media, easy travel planning (including AI tools), and a strong economic outlook in tourist-sending countries (US, Japan, China, UK).
Key affected Areas:
mediterranean Countries: France, Spain, Italy, and Greece are at the forefront of the issue.
Spain: Barcelona (protests, “water gun” symbol of resistance), Canary & Bal