- by travelandtourworld
- 29 Sep 2024
Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky believes that redistribution, not fewer travelers, is the key to solving the issue of overtourism. Chesky shared his insights during a recent conversation with Skift co-founder Rafat Ali at the Skift Forum in New York.
Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky believes that redistribution, not fewer travelers, is the key to solving the issue of overtourism. Chesky shared his insights during a recent conversation with Skift co-founder Rafat Ali at the Skift Forum in New York.
Chesky emphasized that overtourism occurs when too many people visit the same destination at once, overwhelming local communities and creating a negative tourist experience.
He suggested that distributing travelers across different dates and destinations could alleviate this problem.
The German Travel Association (DRV) has voiced concerns over the Greek government’s recent announcement of new tourism measures, which include increased climate resilience fees for hoteliers and a new levy on cruise passengers. These measures are part of Greece’s initiative to foster a sustainable tourism model.
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