Tourist Hotspots Boil Over: Locals Fight Back Against Overcrowding and Rising Costs
Tourist Hotspots Boil Over: Locals Fight Back Against Overcrowding and Rising Costs Southern Europe’s sun-drenched shores, usually a haven for vacationers, became the backdrop for a wave of anti-tourism protests this weekend. From Barcelona to Venice, frustrated locals took to the streets, targeting tourists in a coordinated effort to demand change. The demonstrations weren’t spontaneous outbursts; they were the culmination of years of simmering resentment over rising housing costs, stagnant wages, and the overwhelming influx of tourists. Protesters, united under…