'Great ape tourism is a central pillar of endangered species’ conservation: ensuring habitats are preserved and locals are incentivised to support wildlife. But the industry that funds protection of apes could be helping to drive them towards extinction.'
theguardian.com/environment/20…

Apparently, there is no overtourism in Bali.

“As Bali is an island, there is no overtourism, but in the south [there], Bali is. Because everything is concentrated only in Nusa Dua and South Bali, there can indeed be a significant increase in burden'.
thebalisun.com/bali-tourism-c…

Bhutan's much-lauded tourism model might be about to give in to economic practicalities.
thediplomat.com/2024/05/bhutan…

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