"Overtourism" is a hot topic these days in the travel sector, and the popularity of a number of destinations continues to burgeon, cities especially in Europe such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dubrovnik, Prague, and Venice have found themselves grappling increasingly with its challenges. With the influx of visitors, the delicate balance between tourism and local life is at risk. In response, the Czech Republic (aka Czechia) is implementing measures such as bar-crawl bans and stricter regulations on short-term rentals to preserve its unique charm, cultural integrity, and liveability for its own citizens. Here we explore a bit of how these efforts are reshaping the tourism landscape in Czechia, ensuring a sustainable and enjoyable experience for both visitors and locals.
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It´s too bad about Airbnb and other rental platforms, because that´s my preferred way of staying here when I visit. But I totally understand - as well as the bar-crawl thing, which has made it frankly unpleasant to negotiate some streets in the old town (and parts of the "new" one, for that matter. The last time I visited I was overwhelmed by the crowds - a far cry from when I lived there in the 1990s. Something certainly needed to be done.