As tourism grows around the world, it has become necessary to balance development with environment and community protection. Many tourist hotspots are now struggling with the effects of congestion, environmental decline and increasing costs for local people.
As a result, governments around the world are taking a huge outlook to reduce future disaster.
On March 17, it was announced that 4,000 yen fees would be charged from the hikers on four trails of Mount Fuji ( 2,312) Fee to deal with congested and environmental concerns.
Similarly, back home, the Sikkim government recently implemented one 50 tourist fees for visitors. It will be used to fund infrastructure reforms such as road connectivity and tourist facilities.
‘Restrictions are not a cure’
The travel blogger Divya Hasti shows, “While taxes and restrictions can help manage overturism, they are more than a cure than a preventive measure. High prices can motivate passengers to ask, ‘Is it worth the cost?’ Although it can reduce some traffic, the growing desire to travel will probably keep a crowd of popular destinations. ,
‘Time for responsible tourism’
Another travel material manufacturer shares Himanshu Saini, “To promote responsible tourism, it is necessary to support resources that support permanent practices and benefit the local communities. While tourism generates, it is important to consider its impact on the residents, which often give results without sharing economic benefits.”
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Solution of other cities overturism:
Due to the shrinking of natural springs, some Japanese bathhouses were temporarily closed in February, forcing the municipalities to apply water hats.
Bali, Indonesia has launched a tourism cap on some fields and environmental awareness campaigns.
In 2024, Paris, France began a limited access to sites such as Eiffel Tower, increased tourism taxes, the city is promoting low-visible areas.
On March 1, the mayor of Nice Backetrack, rapidly limiting visits by large cruise ships to avoid overtorism in the city of French Riviera.
In September last year, Greek Prime Minister Kirkos Mitsotachis announced measures aimed at addressing the negative impact of overtorism as visitors continue to arrive in record numbers in post -era.
Amsterdam, the Netherlands are limiting access to popular areas such as red light district. It has also increased the tourism taxes and strict fare rules implemented in 2024.
Kyoto, Japan has increased the entry fee for popular sites such as Kiomizu-Dera. There is limited access to 2025 during the planned extreme season.
