Protests against overtourism: activists are calling for radical changes!

Protests against overtourism: activists are calling for radical changes!

Neapel, Italien - Tourism in Europe faces a massive challenge: overtourism, i.e. over -tourism, is becoming increasingly an urgent problem. This was particularly noticeable last year when in Naples tens of thousands of people demonstrated against the negative consequences of mass tourism. Protests and activities against excessive tourism are already planned for 2025. Activists vehemently demand that tourism change fundamentally and is no longer considered a purely positive instrument of international understanding, such as AHGZ reported.

Especially in southern Europe, where the number of visitors has risen sharply in recent years, the effects of mass tourism are clearly noticeable. In 2023, over 85 million international tourists visited Spain, which increased the burden for the local population. In the first half of 2024, 42.5 million tourists in Spain have already been counted. This massive increase leads to protests in regions such as Tenerife, since rents are skyrocketing and at the same time the environment is polluted, as

The pressure on the tourism industry is noticeable and is further reinforced by numerous initiatives and protests. The question is whether tourism can make the necessary adjustments in order to continue to play a positive role for society in the future. The coming months could be crucial for the development of tourism in Europe and the perception of mass tourism in society.