Event Brief
From boom to burden: How overtourism emerges
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET
Summary: Destinations struggle with overtourism as visitor numbers soar, prompting local authorities to take action.
WHO: Hasso Spode
WHAT: Emergence of overtourism and its impacts
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 7:25 AM ET
WHERE: Barcelona
WHY: To address the negative effects of large visitor numbers
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