https://www.fodors.com/news/news/fodors-no-list-2024
"It might seem incongruous that
Fodor’s, which aims to inspire travel,
publishes an annual No List, which actively discourages tourism. But the No
List isn’t a hit piece. It’s not a round-up of spots we revile–but a
declaration of places we revere.
We
love these destinations. And we know you love them, too. But our frenzied
admiration and incessant need to experience them–whether prompted by the
“Instagram effect” or the bucket-list rebound–are not sustainable.
That’s why the 2024 No List focuses on three main areas of tourist
impact–overtourism, trash production, and water quality and sufficiency–which
not only harm the destinations themselves, but the local communities who rely
on them.
We hope this list will encourage readers to find new ways to interact with some
of the world’s most iconic attractions, rather than avoid them altogether. For
all its negatives, tourism is also hugely positive–it bridges cultures, builds
awareness, improves economies, and connects us to the land that gives us life.
But only when done with care.
As conscientious travelers, we need to constantly ensure that we’re treating
our world–and the places we adore–with respect. Because right now we’re hurting
the ones we love most–and these destinations are crying out for relief."
Via
Reasons to be Cheerful:
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https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-we-are-reading-vienna-affordable-housing-conscious-travel/>
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
