Overtourism : Lessons for a Better Future

cities; 2.national parks and protected areas; 3.World Heritage Sites; 4.beaches and coastal communities; and 5.destinations governed by regional and national authorities. While each location presents its own challenges, common mitigation strategies are emerging. Visitor education, traffic planning, and redirection to lesser-known sites are among the measures that can protect the economic benefit of tourism without overwhelming local communities. As tourism revives around the world, these innovations will guide government agencies, parks officials, site managers, civic groups, environmental NGOs, tourism operators, and others with a stake in protecting our most iconic places. [Publisher's text]