Environment | The Guardian US4h ago
Vanuatu indigenous leaders raise concerns over plans to build resort for cruise tourists https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/31/vanuatu-indigenous-leaders-lelepa-cruise-resort #Vanuatu #PacificIslands #Cruises #AsiaPacific #SouthPacific #WorldNews #Overtourism #Travel #ShippingEmissions #Environment
Vanuatu Indigenous leaders raise concerns over plans to build resort for cruise tourists

Exclusive: Environmental impact assessments are ‘incomplete’, say leaders, and private beach club could harm fragile ecosystems

The Guardian
Joseph Lim 18h ago
#Kyoto is eyeing taller buildings. Critics warn it will look like ‘every other city in #Japan’
"panel advising te #city #government suggested revising te existing height restriction (which limits #buildings near Kyoto Station to a max of 31 metres) to 60 metres. Te panel claimed te change wld “revitalise” te area.. Te panel said te existing restrictions made it difficult for #developers wanting to expand properties"🤔
👆& solve #overtourism by turning discerning ones away?🤦‍♂️
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3348197/kyoto-eyeing-taller-buildings-critics-warn-it-will-look-every-other-city-japan?utm_source=rss_feed
‘Damage Kyoto’s reputation’: plan for sky-high towers meets backlash

Opponents say the proposal to revise height restrictions for buildings around Kyoto Station to 60 metres will destroy the city’s unique views.

South China Morning Post
The Japan Times3d ago
The government on Friday adopted a new target to increase the number of regions implementing measures against overtourism from 47 in 2025 to 100 by 2030. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/27/japan/japan-overtourism-measures/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #tourism #overtourism #localgovernment
Japan adopts new target for regions to address overtourism

The target is intended to strengthen measures by utilizing revenue from the nation's departure tax, which is set to increase.

The Japan Times
Travel EssayistMar 22
Sagrada Familia, Urban Conflict and Over-Tourism: The Price of Grandeur - Part 3 of 3 https://travelessayist.com/p/sagrada-familia-urban-conflict-and?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #SagradaFamilia #UrbanConflict #OverTourism #Travel #Architecture
The Mirror: News, Sport, Celebrity & EntertainmentMar 21

Three hidden gem European destinations perfect for quiet summer holidays

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/europe/best-places-travel-europe-beaches-36900514

schwönsMar 20

EDIT: The survey is closed now, thanks everyone!

Hey Fediverse,

my girlfriend is conducting a survey on overtourism in Japan for her bachelor's degree and would love a few more participants.

If you visited Japan as a tourist or were living there as a permanent or temporary resident since 2023 please fill out the survey, it only takes about 10 minutes!

Boosts are much appreciated!
Thank you and have a wonderful day!

#japan #tourism #survey #overtourism

The Japan TimesMar 20
The Japan Tourism Agency plans to set up a panel to draft guidelines for a dual pricing system charging higher fees at tourist facilities for foreign nationals and visitors from outside local areas. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/20/japan/dual-pricing-tourism-agency-panel/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #tourism #japantourismagency #overtourism
Japan Tourism Agency plans to launch panel on dual pricing

Some municipalities have already introduced such systems in response to a surge in the number of inbound visitors to Japan.

The Japan Times
Global News CalgaryMar 20
Canada Strong pass expected to help fuel another booming tourism season in Banff
While Ottawa's renewal of the Canada Strong pass for another year is expected to fuel another boom in visitors to Banff, concerns are also being raised about overtourism.
#Consumer #Economy #News #Traffic
https://globalnews.ca/news/11738479/canada-strong-pass-banff-overtourism-concerns/
Global NewsMar 20
Canada Strong pass expected to help fuel another booming tourism season in Banff
While Ottawa's renewal of the Canada Strong pass for another year is expected to fuel another boom in visitors to Banff, concerns are also being raised about overtourism.
#Consumer #Economy #News #Traffic
https://globalnews.ca/news/11738479/canada-strong-pass-banff-overtourism-concerns/
Global News LethbridgeMar 20
Canada Strong pass expected to help fuel another booming tourism season in Banff
While Ottawa's renewal of the Canada Strong pass for another year is expected to fuel another boom in visitors to Banff, concerns are also being raised about overtourism.
#Consumer #Economy #News #Traffic
https://globalnews.ca/news/11738479/canada-strong-pass-banff-overtourism-concerns/