Analysis Marketing
Matthew Keegan
Jul 9, 2024

How destination marketers should tackle overtourism

There are many environmental and social issues associated with overtourism. Hence, not all marketing is good marketing when it comes to popular destinations such as Bali and Tokyo.

A crowd of tourists at a temple in Asakusa, Tokyo (Shutterstock)

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