Fodors travel guide publisher highlights destinations suffering from overtourism, including Scotland's North Coast 500 and Bali, urging awareness and sustainable travel practices.
As 2024 draws to a close, many are already planning their next getaway. However, it appears that each year, the same few places become the must-see destinations for travelers worldwide. This surge in popularity often results in overcrowding and has led to a significant issue for many tourist hotspots in 2024.
Fodors, the esteemed travel guide publisher, annually aims to 'shine a light' on these over-visited areas in a bid to raise awareness on overtourism - and one Scottish spot has made the list. 'These places are popular for good reason - they're beautiful, fascinating, and culturally significant. But some of these sought-after tourist spots are buckling under the weight of their own fame,' Fodors cautions. The publisher stops short of advocating for travel boycotts, which can damage local economies and fail to effect real change. 'But we do believe that acknowledging the problem is the first step towards solving it. The No List serves to highlight those destinations where tourism is putting unsustainable pressure on the environment and local communities. These issues need to be addressed. That way, the world's favourite destinations can remain so for future generations.' Listed as a destination that is beginning to suffer, Scotland's North Coast 500 (NC 500) is known for its stunning coastal loop around the country. However, Fodors has flagged the 'nuisance' that visitors cause to local communities, as well as threatening its natural environment. Among the issues cited include congested traffic that is contributing to rises in road accidents. An increase in motorhomes with less adequate facilities, such as toilets and waste facilities, has resulted in an increase in 'wild camping', with locals complaining of scorch marks from campfires, litter and even human faeces being left behind. Looking further afield, Bali has found itself at the top of the 'perennial no list' due to its struggles with overtourism, leading to what Fodors calls a 'plastic apocalypse'
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