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The Overtourism Crisis 2026: 9 Cities Imposing Limits and Where to Go Instead (Premium Guide)

Nine icon cities now have official tourism limits in 2026: Barcelona, Venice, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Dubrovnik, Santorini, Kyoto, Mount Fuji and Machu Picchu. The pressure came from the TikTok set-jetting effect compounded by a strong dollar and recovered low-cost airlift. The premium alternatives still exist and remain quiet: Valencia, Padua, Utrecht, Split, Naxos and Kanazawa deliver the same experience without the crowd or the resident resentment.

Curadoria Voyspark · May 24