💨 Abstract

Protesters across southern Europe, including Barcelona, Lisbon, Venice, and Genoa, rallied against overtourism, condemning its impact on local housing and affordability. The Southern Europe Against Touristification coalition emphasizes that tourists are not the issue; instead, the focus is on those profiting from mass tourism. Experts agree that a coordinated response is long overdue and advocate for government intervention to provide affordable housing for local workers, urging policies that prioritize employing locals.

Courtesy: Alice Murphy and Natalia Penza