Episode 13: Euro Summer, Detty December, and the Dark Side of Overtourism

From dreamy getaways in Mykonos and Venice to the holiday surge known as “Detty December” in West Africa, we’re breaking down the rise of anti-tourist sentiment and how over tourism can gentrify neighborhoods, displace locals, and deepen inequality—even while raking in $1.6 trillion globally. So before you book that trip, ask yourself: is this a vacation, or is it exploitation?

Why Should We Care About Tourism?

• Over tourism has sparked protests around the globe—locals are fed up ✈️
• Gen Z is going into debt just to fund travel for Instagram 💸
• Your dream destination might be someone else’s rent increase 📈

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• Should Airbnb face stricter limits in tourist hotspots?
• Have you seen tourism change your city or hometown?
• Do you think it’s ethical to travel to places that don’t want tourists?

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