Tuesday, September 3, 2024

A Frenzied Summer Leads to a Tourism Backlash in Europe

 A Frenzied Summer Leads to a Tourism Backlash in Europe - The New York Times (nytimes.com) (Thanks to Jane L. for this one)

Overwhelmed destinations made high-season visitors the targets of a major tourism backlash. Heat waves and fires only added to the pressure.

There they are again, embracing history, getting attuned to nature, and practicing gratitude...just kidding. This is the tourist crush in Santorini as tourists gather to watch the sunset on the Greek island, one of the most overtouristed destinations in Europe.Credit...Aris Oikonomou/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images