Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:11am on 20 Apr 2024,Saturday International
As Spain, the world's second most visited country, grapples with overcrowding, anti-tourism movements gain momentum. Locals in tourist hotspots like the Canary Islands rally under the slogan "The Canaries have a limit," demanding a halt to new hotel construction and greater community involvement in development decisions. Similar sentiments echo in Malaga, Barcelona, and the Balearic Islands, where residents protest rising rents and environmental degradation. With tourism rebounding post-pandemic, concerns heighten over strained resources and depleted water reserves. The movement underscores the need for sustainable tourism practices to balance economic gains with environmental preservation.
