As global travel demand hits record highs this year, popular destinations from Venice to Kyoto are grappling with the destructive consequences of overtourism, a phenomenon increasingly driven by viral social media trends and the proliferation of low-cost travel options. Local governments and residents in these fragile hubs are now facing a critical tipping point as…
In her latest literary work, The New Tourist, investigative journalist Paige McClanahan explores the evolving relationship between global travelers and the societies they visit, arguing for a fundamental shift in how we define tourism in an increasingly interconnected world. Released this month, the book examines the historical, economic, and cultural pressures that have transformed travel…
In this week’s edition of “CBS Sunday Morning,” host Jane Pauley led a diverse exploration of contemporary societal shifts, ranging from the environmental toll of global overtourism to innovative medical interventions for cognitive decline. Broadcast on Sunday, May 3, the program highlighted a tapestry of human interests, including the therapeutic power of horses, the intersection…
