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Putrid pool incident exposes surprise orca problem at tourist parks | While the crowd experienced discomfort for a moment, a leading marine mammal expert said the incident highlights problems with conditions inside the tank (these animals have to live in their own excrement).

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British foodies ‘lovebomb’ Angus Steakhouses to stop tourists swamping their favourite restaurants | Gushing reviews praise the chain after influencers ‘ruin’ dining spots

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Tourists flock to street used as a film set - and Airbnb row is 'final straw' | As well as broad issues associated with tourism - like overcrowding, litter and parking troubles - film tourism brings its own specific problems

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A British woman travelling through the outback with her partner has warned other travellers to "be cautious", suggesting ongoing youth crime in regional Australia can leave caravaners and backpackers feeling unsafe.

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Spanish anti-tourism sentiment shows no sign of flagging

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Piles of dirty towels and long lines: Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort hotel guests describe conditions amid strikes | Travelers were not just complaining about the lack of services at the resort, but that they were not notified of the strike in a timely manner or refunded by the hotel

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Some mega cruise ships pump out as much CO2 as a small town, study finds. Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian and Princess Cruises were among the worst polluters

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Opinion: My Barcelona is being destroyed by mass tourism – but kicking visitors out isn’t the answer | From petty crime to a housing crisis, our city is suffering. Backlash is justified, but sustainable tourism is part of our future

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Hordes of leaf-peepers, unprepared hikers pack New Hampshire trails: "It was chaos" | a conservation officer estimates there were at least a dozen rescues over the weekend. He said many people were ill-equipped for the harsh conditions on the mountains.

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'Vapid influencers love it - but we don't want them here': Cornwall locals reveal they can't stand Instagram and TikTokker tourists because they bring 'the wrong people' to the county

Safety concerns raise as peak foliage draws crowds in NH, officials report several rescues | The New Hampshire Fish and Game reported several rescues over the weekend, including seven on Saturday night.

Records show tourists got trapped at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine 30 years ago | Records show that this isn't the first time people have been trapped at the Mollie Kathleen. Two separate elevator failures trapped a total of 63 people in 1994 at 1,000 feet below the earth's surface.

Tourist attacked by stranger near cruise ship terminal, Vancouver police say | Victim repeatedly punched & kicked in the face, and sustained multiple injuries | Suspect charged with aggravated assault (was on probation at the time, after pleading guilty to four counts of assault earlier this year)

Elevator door was 'broken' during Colorado mine tour accident that killed 1, trapped 12

Overtourism: It's not the tourists — it's local 'lack of management,' says sustainability expert | Managing visitor flows is a strategy that is fast-gaining ground to mitigate overtourism.

'Thought he was going to pull the officer's eye out': Passenger recalls man's alleged frenzied attempt to hijack bus full of tourists in Adelaide

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One dead and a dozen others trapped underground at Colorado's Cripple Creek mine tourist attraction

British tourist in Spain reports muleteer for allegedly punching him in the face | The holidaymaker was taking pictures of donkeys as "the muleteers were not complying with the regulations imposed by Mijas Town Hall" to limit the opening hours of the donkey taxi service in the event of heat alerts.

‘The Demand Is Unstoppable’: Can Barcelona Survive Mass Tourism? | This summer, thousands of local protesters in the Spanish city denounced overtourism. With more crowds expected for the America’s Cup, we visited the areas where tensions are highest.

Traffic jams in paradise: A look at the chaos of ‘overtourism’ in 2024

Exhausted Salem Residents Give Up, Grant Tourists Free Entry Into All Homes [satire]

Florida Man Busted For Impersonating Local Pizzeria, Swindling Tourists | A Miami resident is accused of impersonating a delivery man for Roman’s Pizzeria, a beloved local joint, and serving up undercooked or raw pizzas to unsuspecting tourists staying in Miami Springs hotels.

Opinion: Norway is shying away from tourism – and other countries could learn from it | Norwegians are putting their natural environment (and weekend activities) ahead of tourism’s economic benefits

Mass tourism in Spain: What do the numbers reveal? | The sector expects almost 95 million international tourists will visit the country in 2024, around 10% more than the previous year

Water emergency action now a summer ritual in the Mediterranean | Greek, Italian and Spanish islands reliant on rationing, tankers and desalination as global warming and tourists sap reserves

A tourist had her holiday in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park ruined when she saw hounds from a fox hunt chase an exhausted and terrified fox | Although she didn’t see it, she believes the fox may have been caught and torn apart by the hounds as she later heard the chilling sound of the dogs in cry

Out-of-control NYC pedicab drivers terrorize tourists, locals — and even sexually assault their own customers: ‘They’re like piranhas’

Barcelona draws millions of tourists every year, but many residents have had enough, and are taking action | Protest organiser: "This is impoverishing our population, this is breaking up communities, and it is expelling local residents out. People are very angry, their lives are very precarious."

Welcome to Tourism Hell

Rampant tourism in much of the world is annoying the locals, destroying the environment and devaluing experiences for visitors and travellers who genuinely care.

* Overbooked airlines with no legroom?

* Norovirus outbreaks on over-sized cruise ships?

* Hoards of (other) tourists?

* Tourism ripoffs & scams?

* Sub-standard AirBnB accommodation?

* Hotel looking great, but only on the glossy brochures?

You're in the right place!

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**Urban Hell** /r/UrbanHell

<div class="md"><p>Welcome to Tourism Hell</p>

<p>Rampant tourism in much of the world is annoying the locals, destroying the environment and devaluing experiences for visitors and travellers who genuinely care.</p>

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<li><p>Overbooked airlines with no legroom?</p></li>
<li><p>Norovirus outbreaks on over-sized cruise ships?</p></li>
<li><p>Hoards of (other) tourists?</p></li>
<li><p>Tourism ripoffs &amp; scams?</p></li>
<li><p>Sub-standard AirBnB accommodation?</p></li>
<li><p>Hotel looking great, but only on the glossy brochures?</p></li>
</ul>

<p>You&#39;re in the right place!</p>

<p>Inspired in part by:</p>

<p><strong>Urban Hell</strong> <a href="/r/UrbanHell">/r/UrbanHell</a></p>
</div>

<div class="md"><h1>TourismHell</h1>
</div>

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