Dhaka, June 25 -- As the summer travel season returns in full force, Europe is once again grappling with overtourism. In 2024, the continent welcomed 747 million international visitors-the highest globally-mostly concentrated in southern and western Europe, drawn by its rich culture, mild climate, and developed infrastructure.

Cities and destinations are implementing tough measures to manage the surge. Venice has reinstated and expanded its tourist access fees, Greece limits daily visitors to the Acropolis, and Mediterranean cruise ports have introduced disembarkation levies amid claims of systemic strain. Meanwhile, Louvre staff in Paris staged strikes, citing exhaustion from high visitor numbers.

Anti-tourism protests erupted across E...