A surge in global tourism is forcing popular European destinations to implement stricter visitor limits in 2025.
A record-breaking surge in global tourism is forcing popular Europe an destinations to implement stricter visitor limits for 2025, as cities struggle with what experts call 'overtourism.' The tourism boom, rather than leveling off after pandemic restrictions lifted, continues to accelerate. The surge stems from ongoing revenge travel, digital nomad programs and golden visas that allow foreign investors extended stays.
The United Nations tourism agency reported that by March 2024, more than 285 million tourists had traveled internationally - marking a 20% increase from 2023's first quarter. This surge made 2024 the first year to exceed pre-pandemic tourism records. The boom stems from revenge travel, digital nomad campaigns and golden visas, which grant extended stays to foreign investors. These factors helped drive housing prices higher and strain local services. In China and India, experts note crowded places are more socially accepted, while European cities struggle with cultural expectations around personal space and exclusivity. Barcelona residents sprayed tourists with water guns last summer while holding 'Go Home' banners. The city removed a bus route from tourist maps after overcrowding at Park Güell. In Sintra, Portugal, traffic jams around historic sites led residents to form QSintra. 'Not to be able to get an ambulance or to not be able to get my groceries is a rich people problem?' resident Matthew Bedell told the Associated Press. Pompeii archaeological park now limits daily visitors to 20,000 people, park director Gabriel Zuchtriegel announced. The cap aims to protect the UNESCO World Heritage site after a single day saw more than 36,000 visitors. Venice plans to expand its entry fee system throughout 2025
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