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November 17, 2017

Popular places grapple with ‘overtourism'

  • Tourism can be a primary source of jobs and prosperity, but the backlash has grown, particularly when too many visitors crowd the same places at the same time.
    • By PAN PYLAS
    Associated Press

    LONDON — Venice is planning to divert massive cruise liners. Barcelona has cracked down on apartment rentals.

    Both are at the forefront of efforts to get a grip on “overtourism,” a phenomenon that is disrupting communities, imperiling cherished buildings and harming the experience of travelers and local residents alike.


     
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