#France

France’s tourism numbers rebounded to new highs in 2024 without sparking the large-scale resident protests seen in parts of Spain and Italy, and researchers say a mix of dispersion, domestic travel and targeted management has kept pressure below a social “tipping point.” The findings are important for destinations wrestling with crowding because they show how policy, marketing and infrastructure can reduce hotspots even while overall visitor numbers rise. ( Euronews: Why France’s strategy is working in the age of overtourism )