There are more than 100 tourists for every local resident at the most crowded destination
The world's most popular tourist destination has locals outnumbered by more than 100 to one. The issue of over-tourism has become increasingly prominent in the travel industry, particularly following a busy summer as holidaymakers emerged from lockdowns to embark on their postponed trips.
Thailand has recently introduced a similar charge, particularly in light of Phuket, an island in the country, being deemed the world's most overcrowded destination. A study from MoneyTransfers.com revealed that the Thai hotspot has 118 tourists for every local resident.Phuket, one of Thailand's top beach destinations, boasts several of the world's best coastal spots, including Kata and Karon. As Thailand's largest island, it offers around 90 miles of coastline.
In contrast, the north and east sides of the island offer quieter seaside spots and more authentic, affordable Thai cuisine. They continued, expressing dismay at the influx of visitors: "A crush of new tourists are arriving and often on non-stop, wide bodied flights. This is on top of an already large number of tourists visiting from other countries and from within Thailand itself, and my perception is that the sheer number of bodies is overwhelming the place. Fortunately we had a nice resort away from the crowds so the visit was not a total loss.
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