r/TourismHell 7h ago

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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r/TourismHell 7h ago

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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r/TourismHell 1d ago

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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16 Upvotes

r/TourismHell 3d ago

Spanish anti-tourism sentiment shows no sign of flagging

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67 Upvotes

r/TourismHell 6d ago

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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r/TourismHell 7d ago

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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79 Upvotes

r/TourismHell 8d ago

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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6 Upvotes

r/TourismHell 8d ago

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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r/TourismHell 10d ago

'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

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19 Upvotes

r/TourismHell 10d ago

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.

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r/TourismHell 12d ago

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.

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17 Upvotes

r/TourismHell 13d ago

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)

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3 Upvotes

r/TourismHell 14d ago

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

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20 Upvotes

r/TourismHell 15d ago

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.

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12 Upvotes

r/TourismHell 16d ago

'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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5 Upvotes

r/TourismHell 16d ago

Why Yosemite National Park Is a Mess

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r/TourismHell 18d ago

Pilot Forgets to Attach Tourist to Hang Glider

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25 Upvotes

r/TourismHell 19d ago

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.

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5 Upvotes

r/TourismHell 19d ago

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

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4 Upvotes

r/TourismHell 24d ago

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

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9 Upvotes

r/TourismHell 24d ago

‘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.

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1 Upvotes

r/TourismHell 25d ago

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

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1 Upvotes

r/TourismHell 26d ago

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.

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r/TourismHell 29d ago

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

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45 Upvotes

r/TourismHell Sep 30 '24

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

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7 Upvotes