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Guardian article on overtourism in Europe

This article reviews the backlash that was growing against tourism in several historic cities in Europe in early 2020.

  • WTTC Economic impacts reports
  • WTTC, the World Travel and Tourism Council, produces reports on the economic and employment impact of Travel & Tourism for 185 countries/economies and 25 geographic or economic regions in the world. They can be consulted on this page.
  • Statistics Canada tourism indicators
  • Statistics Canada produces reports on several economic indicators for tourism. You can consult their reports on this page.
  • Can tourism alleviate global poverty?
  • This article discusses why tourism, while it can lead to significant spending, is unlikely to eradicate poverty.
  • The economic impacts of the US National Parks
  • This interactive tool allows you to see the economic impacts of the US National Park Service on the national economy.