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Overtourism: The costs of a $1.5 trillion industry

Anja Kimmig
July 30, 2024

Billions of people went on vacation in 2023, almost hitting pre-pandemic levels. Money has poured into the tourism industry, but it's come at a cost in many other ways. Popular destinations like Mallorca and the Mexican city of Cancun are almost collapsing under the masses of people.

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