00:00I need to say the least, you're a doggone beast!
00:05Come on, come back!
00:09Bugger!
00:11My sentiments exactly.
00:12Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we'll be looking at those-
00:15tourist hotspots that are either avoided or derided by the local populace.
00:20I've given you my soul, leave me my name!
00:25Mystic, Connecticut.
00:27Tourism can often be a double-edged sword, an industry that drives
00:30commerce to a price that can sometimes feel overwhelming to those living in the area.
00:35Mystic, Connecticut isn't solely due to the boost it received thanks to the 1988 rom-com Mystic Pizza.
00:40There's also the fact that Mystic is just a lovely place, with plenty of activities that range from
00:45shopping and sightseeing to beach bumming.
00:47That said, the summer months bring an incredible amount of traffic to the-
00:50the area, which makes parking a huge pain in the butt.
00:53These jams can also extend outside of downtown Mystic.
00:55all the way to the amazing aquarium or museum of art.
00:58It's not impossible to get around.
01:00Just plan ahead.
01:01It's tradition, and you don't monkey with-
01:05It's tradition.
01:06Amen.
01:07NASA Bahamas.
01:08The issue of safety while traveling-
01:10is one that can fluctuate, depending on where you're headed.
01:13NASA Bahamas isn't generally unsafe.
01:15from the tourist side of things, if you just stay on the grounds of whatever luxury resort
01:19you happen to book.
01:20I'm not gonna-
01:20I'm not gonna guarantee your safety if you walk out your front door.
01:22I can't do that.
01:23So I can say something is amazing-
01:25It's amazingly safe.
01:26And something can still happen.
01:27So always exercise increased caution.
01:29However, those that-
01:30reside in NASA often have problems with what they view as a culture that caters solely to
01:35becoming visitors, and the increased crime that results.
01:37This can be as mild as hustlers trying to separate-
01:40hapless cruise ship tourists from their money at the dock.
01:42But in recent years, there's also been a spike in violence-
01:45outside of resort walls or cruise ship shadows.
01:48Tulum, Mexico.
01:49The tourist trade-
01:50didn't always revolve around acquiring the perfect Instagram shot to influence one's
01:54growing number of followers.
01:55yet it's this sort of culture that's partially contributed to the overtourism of Tulum, Mexico.
02:00This remarkable area contains a rich history of Mexico's ancient Mayan culture.
02:05desire to bring outsiders in has resulted in overzealous developers coming into the area.
02:10It's very expensive to Tulum's locals.
02:11Investors from the U.S. and Europe poured money into condo-
02:15hotels, retreats, and hotels convinced they were investing in the next big-
02:20tourist destination.
02:21There's an environmental side to all of this tourism as well, since Tulum's ecological
02:25infrastructure has suffered from the influx of people.
02:28Meanwhile, those all-important tourist-
02:30dollars are inequitably distributed to those that could actually benefit.
02:33Waste routinely leaks into ground-
02:35water, contaminating cenotes, and posing serious health risks.
02:40in Mykonos Islands, Greece.
02:41We're so beautiful, Lisa!
02:42We're the greatest, best-
02:45It seems that there's unfa-
02:50Unfortunately, not much the proverbial little guy can do to fight how relentless tourism can
02:54negatively impact-
02:55the locals' bottom line.
02:56The Santorini and Mykonos Islands in Greece are undeniably beautiful.
03:00Yet, it's also this beauty that's attracted so many cruise ships and party-goers over the
03:04years.
03:05This relentless-
03:06resulted in local infrastructure being incapable of handling the strain, creating an atmosphere-
03:11that can often feel crowded, dirty, and tense for visitors and homeowners alike.
03:15The public profile-
03:16of Santorini and Mykonos caused home and rental rates in the area to drastically spike.
03:21which is never a good sign for those that live here 24-365.
03:24Santorini is a beautiful-
03:26island, but if you want to see the main sights, either go in the off-season or be prepared.
03:31for the crowds.
03:32Bali, Indonesia.
03:33It can be difficult for those that don't live-
03:36in an area dependent on tourism to understand how challenging the balancing act is for-
03:41areas like Bali.
03:42The area consistently struggles with the behavior of visiting tourists with regard-
03:46to its ecosystem and infrastructure.
03:47Yet, Bali also can't afford to turn down the revenue from those-
03:51same tourists.
03:52Bali's local government has issued demolition orders for more than 40 buildings-
03:56saying they were constructed illegally.
03:58They include villas, restaurants, and bars along the beach-
04:01front.
04:02There's also a loss of identity some native Indonesians feel as Bali is continually-
04:06gentrified for the sake of the over 6 million tourists that visit each year.
04:11Indonesia.
04:11Asian governmental officials have tried to combat these negative impacts-
04:14via certain taxes and legislation-
04:16but these have proven difficult to enforce during the peak season.
04:19Amsterdam.
04:20The Netherlands.
04:21To quote Dr. Ian Malcolm, we're talking about the increasingly popular model of short-term
04:26rent.
04:26England.
04:27Yeah, yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could-
04:30they didn't stop to think they should.
04:31But what about the impact of apartments that are being taken away from locals in favor of the revenue?
04:36That comes from renting them out. This is just one of the issues facing Amsterdam a popular tourist
04:41destination that's faced pushback from those that call it home. What do you do when that home is noisy, crowded and just
04:46not fun to be around? How do you deal with the relentless party atmosphere that puts all of the local
04:51and tradition at risk? These are just some of the questions Amsterdam residents ask their officials
04:55when
04:56Complaining about visitor behavior in their city. This is the best thing that could have happened to us. We're in
05:01Amsterdam. This is the drug and sex capital of Europe. Salem, Massachusetts.
05:06It's true that Salem's tourism problems are primarily relegated to the month of October. The city
05:11has an incredible history that brings its fair share of visitors year-round, but make no mistake.
05:16Spooky season can be a trying time for Salem locals. Every street, every storefront.
05:21Salem, 90% of its income is October. Every costume has the Halloween energy people
05:26come from all over to experience. The holiday season is very much tourist driven.
05:31With parking spots basically changing into valuable currency overnight. Traffic jams aren't
05:36the only negative impact of tourism in Salem, however. Many who live there have also complained that
05:41visitors are often careless with how they behave and rude when they interact on the crowded city streets.
05:46It's make or break for a lot of places in town for their whole year.
05:51says it's the city's commitment to welcoming visitors that's at the soul of what makes Salem
05:56stand out. Barcelona, Spain. The news made headlines back in 2024. A story
06:01of frustrated locals attempting to make themselves hurt against what they viewed as an invasive species.
06:06Tourists. Thousands of protesters hit the streets in Barcelona to express anger at mass tourists.
06:11tourism and its impacts on the city. Some protesters even sprayed tourists with water guns.
06:16Barcelona natives squirted visitors with water guns as part of the demonstration. Barcelona natives squirted visitors with water guns in an act.
06:21of defiance against a problem they believe needs to be addressed. Specifically how a city
06:26so devoted to tourism dollars has unfairly priced out its local populace in favor of more
06:31short-term rentals and higher rents. The mayor of Barcelona recently said that by 2028
06:36he would end apartment rentals for tourists by stopping short-term rental licenses for more
06:41than 10,000 apartments that would make these homes available for locals to live in. Barcelona
06:46Barcelona is another city that's actively made steps to battle against reckless and rude tourist behavior.
06:51It's implemented taxes while also working to shutter bootleg airbnbs that often spring up overnight.
06:56to take advantage of the situation.
06:57I mean I'll show you around the city and.
07:01we'll live well, we'll drink good wine, we'll make love.
07:04Yeah, who exactly?
07:06is going to make love.
07:07Hopefully the three of us.
07:09Dubrovnik, her.
07:11Croatia.
07:12This city has put their money where their mouth is with regards to just saying no to tourists.
07:16This picturesque town gained popularity as a filming location for the HBO series.
07:21Game of Thrones.
07:22Brandon.
07:23Brandon.
07:24I saw the king.
07:25He's got a hundred.
07:26Hundreds of people.
07:27How many times have I told you no climbing?
07:30It made Dubrovnik.
07:31Explode almost overnight as a tourist hotspot.
07:34Yet today.
07:35Mayor Mato Franco.
07:36Dubrovnik has actively turned away excessive cruise ship dockings and visits.
07:40Dubrovnik has also.
07:41banned wheeled suitcases in an effort to combat noise pollution.
07:44And it continues the fight to protect local.
07:46culture and tradition in the face of those modern dangers.
07:49Short term rentals, rude crowds, and traffic.
07:51If they're planning on doing a day trip to the Old Town, visitors will have to book
07:55a ticket in advance.
07:56And they'll only get up to four hours to explore the area.
08:00Tourists aren't so.
08:01Sure about these new restrictions.
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