Why this book? Tourists have long been desired and pampered. But in crowded ranks, they are no longer welcomed with open arms.
Venice, New York, Barcelona or Dubrovnik question and regulate. And in cities as well as in the countryside, quotas are flourishing.
The overtourismwith the threat it poses to the environment and local populations, has never been more relevant.
From Venice to the Canaries via Japan, the Is the theme of overtourism really overheated in the media?just like our planet? While international and French tourism is returning to pre-Covid levels, it is on the contrary a fundamental subject.
The France destination also published, in June 2023, an action plan for “better management of tourist flows”.
A form of overheating shield.
“Travel to the land of overtourism” identifies the reasons leading to tourist overcrowdingas well as the solutions and ideas proposed to combat the phenomenon, drawing inspiration from the measures deployed here or elsewhere.
Companies and territories have taken the bull by the horns and can inspire others, in France and abroad.
The book is preceded by “For a travel policy” by Jean Viard.
This is the first opus of the new collection “Tourism in debate”, created by Jean Viard and Jean-François Barralpresident of the Huttopia Foundation.
“Travel to the land of overtourism” is aimed at tourism professionals as well as travelers. To all lovers of the planet…
“Travel to the land of overtourism”. Linda Laine. Éditions de l’Aube. 2024.
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