Fodor's Travel Identifies Eight Destinations Facing Overtourism Challenges in 2027 'No List'
Fodor's Travel has released its 2027 'No List,' highlighting eight global destinations where booming tourism is negatively impacting residents, the environment, or both. The list includes the Albanian Riviera, Italy's Amalfi Coast, Bali in Indonesia, and Kyoto in Japan. The magazine clarifies that this is not a call for a tourism boycott but rather an encouragement for travelers to consider the timing and manner of their visits, their accommodation choices, and their overall impact. For instance, Kyoto recorded approximately 62.8 million sightseeing and leisure visits in 2025, leading to significant crowding at popular attractions and on public transportation, making daily life challenging for residents. In Gion, authorities have restricted tourist access to private alleys due to harassment complaints. Similarly, Bali, which saw nearly 7 million international tourists in 2025, is grappling with waste management issues and pressure on its natural resources, with rice fields being replaced by hotels and incr...
