TRAVEL GUIDE

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the risks of over-tourism

TRAVEL SMART, GOOD IMPACT!

our school trip to torre guacetoa protected area

Our experience at Torre Guaceto was very exciting because we dipped ourselves into Nature, leaving the technology for a while. Breathing the air in this reserve left us consciousness and respect for the flora and fauna of the protected area.

Visiting new places, new towns, discovering new cultures means experiencing real life

However tourism is becoming a "problem": citizens and tourists' quality of life has changed;- rent prices- ⁠jammed roads- wildlife away- ⁠no possibility to visit landmarks

Bari, Chiesa della Vallisa

consumers buying directly from hotels and B&b with lower prices

OVERTOURISM MAIN CAUSES

high tendency to comsume travel

assuming that there are no limits to growth

transport is larger in scale

what to do

Use marketing to change the destination image and attract more compatible market segments

Use marketing and regulation to change tourist behaviour. (travel in low seasons)

Create new itineraries and guided tours to less visited areas. Tourist taxes;

Regulating licensed and unlicensed accommodation and using planning and building regulations to restrict the supply of accommodation

what we students can do

- look for lesser-known or quiet beaches

- go early in the morning or late in the afternoon

- avoid weekends and opt for weekdays

- take a walk along the coast or visit nearby attractions.

- do not throw trash around

Monopoli

Commitment and responsibility guarantee our future

5AA, IP DOMENICO MODUGNO