Tourists Go Home!

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Its the same here in Gwynedd.The local authority is run by tourist haters. The close the public toilets, make parking impossible and use Gest tapo style enforcers and the latest is to charge 150% rates on second homes. There is no other industry but  the  hugely subsidised farming ( most of the councillors of course are farmers).

Some time ago I was reading that Venice was considering having a visitor permit system so they could control the the numbers. Not sure how it would work but I imagine you would have to apply before you went. 

Whilst I have very much enjoyed the two cruises I have been on I can understand that suddenly disgorging up to 4000 people in a small port could cause problems. Whilst I might buy a coffee I am unlikely to buy a lunch as I can go back on board and make use of what I have already paid for.

David

I've visited Venice as a day-tripper by coach, a cruise tripper and twice for a hotel stay. Really only the hotel visits have contributed meaningfully to the city's economy. Equally turning the place into a giant hotel/B&B means that the locals have only tourism as an industry and prevents it functioning as a "normal" place.

Whilst I would never resort to a protest of any kind, having been born and brought up in one of the busiest towns in the Lake District, I do have some empathy for people who live in places where they feel completely overwhelmed by tourists.  

The towns and villages in the central Lake District are full of cafes, outdoor clothing, and general tat shops.  There are very few 'normal' shops.  So, locals have to travel several miles in order to buy 'normal' stuff.

Because of the number of second, or holiday homes, house prices have risen to the point where people born and brought up in the area can't afford to buy, so are being forced out of their own area.  

Exactly lynnruby. It's been a problem over here for a very long time in certain areas. Having holidayed in one gorgeous North Norfolk honey spot slightly out of season, it was a real eye opener. The small town had absolutely no heart or soul, because all the quaint cottages were holiday lets, empty at that time. Two weeks later, you couldn't move or park. And the prices in the shops soared, catering for the influx of easy money burning holes in tourist pockets. It's a never ending cycle, great if you are in it and making a mint, but not if you are locked out because of unaffordable housing, poor wages, short seasons. London is another extreme example.

The isle of Skye on the news today, 10000 population overwhelmed with visitors up to 60000! 

It's hard to imagine what this looks like, Skye used to be so quiet and unpopulated.

This is a very challenging conundrum! 'Tourons' mean income and jobs in some areas desperately needing these. You can't please everyone, including the locals, but what we should expect is some limitations and assistance to reduce the pressures where needed. More Park and Ride with sensible last buses which allow proper evenings out. More encouragement to visit areas not on the tourist radar but, in my opinion, just as appealing. The hills and dales of the Lincolnshire Wolds being an area not known to the masses but lovely villages and countryside walks make it one of those hidden gems. There are other similar areas in our green and pleasant land!

The wolds are similar to where I live, lovely rolling countryside, pretty villages unspoilt by mass tourism. I remember the Cotswolds getting overwhelmed  it is certainly an increasing problem which has benefits and big drawbacks.

Has any Town/City any where in the UK now got "proper" shops, they are now filled with charity shops (at cheap rates) or coffee shops most of normal/food shops are now on large out of town retail parks,and that cannot be blamed on tourists