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What is the purpose of the tourism pledge in Iceland?
What is the purpose of the tourism pledge in Iceland?
- To limit the number of tourist beds available
- To promote tourism in rural areas
- To ask tourists to avoid driving off-road and going to the toilet in nature (correct)
- To charge tourists a daily fee
What is the daily tourist tax in Bhutan?
What is the daily tourist tax in Bhutan?
- $50 per day
- $5 per day
- $100 per day (correct)
- $10 per day
What is the goal of Amsterdam's 'Stay Away' advertising campaign?
What is the goal of Amsterdam's 'Stay Away' advertising campaign?
- To increase tourism revenue
- To promote the city's party scene
- To attract more young British tourists
- To discourage young British men and stag parties from visiting (correct)
What is the purpose of limiting the number of tourist beds available in Amsterdam?
What is the purpose of limiting the number of tourist beds available in Amsterdam?
What is the expected outcome of Bhutan's daily tourist tax?
What is the expected outcome of Bhutan's daily tourist tax?
What is one of the main reasons for anti-tourist protests in places like the Canary Islands?
What is one of the main reasons for anti-tourist protests in places like the Canary Islands?
Which city has taken the unusual step of removing a bus route from Google Maps to reduce tourist impact?
Which city has taken the unusual step of removing a bus route from Google Maps to reduce tourist impact?
What measure has been implemented in Venice to control the number of tourists?
What measure has been implemented in Venice to control the number of tourists?
What type of tourists are generally considered undesirable according to the text?
What type of tourists are generally considered undesirable according to the text?
What action has Bali recently taken due to tourists' inappropriate behavior?
What action has Bali recently taken due to tourists' inappropriate behavior?
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Study Notes
Anti-Tourist Sentiment
- Protests against tourists have been seen in destinations like Ibiza, Mallorca, Barcelona, Athens, and Málaga due to concerns over disrespect for local culture and nature.
- Locals want tourists who respect their land, culture, and environment, and who contribute to the local economy.
Measures to Control Tourism
- Barcelona has removed a bus route from Google Maps to prevent tourists from overcrowding buses and pushing out locals.
- The Balearic Islands have introduced alcohol restrictions to control disorderly behavior.
- Venice has introduced tourist fees for daytrippers to reduce the flow of visitors.
- Bali has introduced a tourism levy after incidents of disrespect towards holy sites.
Tourism Pledges and Taxes
- Iceland has a tourism pledge asking tourists to avoid driving off-road and going to the toilet in nature.
- Palau has a tourism pledge written by local children asking visitors to tread lightly and preserve their homeland.
- Bhutan has a daily tourist tax of $100 per day, which limits the number of tourists and their length of stay.
- Venice has introduced a €5 daily tourist tax.
Limiting Tourism Numbers and Capacities
- Amsterdam has decided to control the number of tourist beds available in the city by not building more hotels.
De-Marketing and Selective Tourism
- Destinations are starting to actively discourage certain types of tourists, such as young British men and stag parties.
- Amsterdam's "Stay Away" campaign targets these groups, warning them of arrest for inappropriate behavior.
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