Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The end of the Covid-19 pandemic has made the tourism sector revive again. In fact, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts that tourism can generate US$9.5 trillion or around Rp. 147,181 trillion (assuming an exchange rate of Rp. 15,503/US$).
According to WTTC, this figure increased by 95 percent from the pre-pandemic period and is a breath of fresh air for local economic and business players. However, behind these fantastic numbers, it turns out there is a phenomenon of excessive tourism or overtourism.
One of the experienced tourist destinations overtourism is Bali, Indonesia. Bali is a favorite destination for domestic tourists (wisnus) and foreign tourists (tourists). Therefore, it is not surprising that Bali is always full of tourists overtourism.
Not only Bali, four other cities are also on the list of tourist destinations in the world that will have an excess of tourists throughout 2023. What are they? The following is the list, reported from CNN International.
1. Amsterdam, Netherlands
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People walk and skate on the frozen Prinsengracht canal in downtown Amsterdam, Friday, March 2, 2018. The icy weather gripping much of Europe is good news for the Dutch, many of whom love to skate on frozen waterways if the weather allows. (AP Photo/Mike Corder) |
In 2023, tourism officials in Amsterdam stated that young British men were “nuisance tourists” who Amsterdam rejected.
The initiative, announced in March 2023, is specifically aimed at young British people. In fact, young British people were asked to “not leave England” if they planned to “party wildly” in Amsterdam.
The campaign is part of Amsterdam's comprehensive plan to reduce tourist arrivals, attract different types of demographics and make life friendlier for residents.
In 2024, Amsterdam will implement the highest tourist tax in Europe. Prices for various accommodations in Amsterdam, such as daily cruises and hotels, are also said to have increased over the past few months.
However, this step does not seem to reduce tourists' interest in coming to Amsterdam. Amsterdam is expected to remain 'home' for tourists until 2025.
2. Bali, Indonesia
 Photo: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images/Anadolu AgencyBALI, INDONESIA – MARCH 12: Tourists enjoys the beach amid the Covid-19 pandemic at Canggu Beach, Bali, Indonesia on March 12, 2022. (Photo by Johannes P. Christo/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) |
Bali is a big magnet for Indonesia to attract tourists. However, the phenomenon of overtourism has made the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) emphasize switching the tourism model to a more sustainable one.
Through this tourism model, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy targets tourists visiting Indonesia to stay longer and increase transaction value while traveling in Indonesia.
Starting February 14 2024, foreign tourists visiting Bali will also be required to pay a tax of IDR 150 thousand.
3. Phuket, Thailand
In October 2022, the Thai Government officially lifted the Covid-19 restrictions. Since then, tourists have immediately flocked to tourist destinations in Phuket.
A survey even stated that Phuket would be the most crowded destination in the world in 2023. It was recorded that the number of tourists in Phuket reached 118 people for every local resident.
4. Barcelona, Spain
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Photo: Netherlands (AP Photo/Mike Corder)Barcelona is a European city that is famous for being beautiful, so it has its own magnet for foreign tourists.
However, in October 2022 Barcelona closed its northern port terminal to cruise ship traffic. This was done on the basis of an agreement with the local government to divert the ship to an area further away from Barcelona.
Reportedly, this policy was implemented to overcome the 340 cruise ship visits per year in The City of Gaudi.
5. Venice, Italy
Venice is one of the cities in Europe that will face the problem of overtourism in 2023. Overtourism is even made worse by tourists who behave badly.
Responding to this problem, Italy requires tourists to pay a daily tax fee of 5 euros or around Rp. 85 thousand (assuming an exchange rate of Rp. 17,010/euro) for tourists aged 15 years and over. This rule will come into force in April 2024.
This fee will apply to tourists who do not stay overnight, valid between 8.30 am and 16.00 pm Venice time.
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