Quiz on Overtourism and Its Impact

What is the phenomenon called when too many people visit the same place at the same time?

• Overcrowding

• Overexposure

• Overpopulation

• Overtourism

According to the UN’s World Tourism Organization, what percentage of global emissions is attributed to transport-related tourism?

• 15%

• 20%

• 5%

• 10%

Which city is mentioned as having a daily influx of up to 120,000 tourists during peak season?

• Barcelona

• Venice

• Amsterdam

• Prague

What initiative did Venice implement in 2021 to combat overtourism?

• Banning cruise ships over 55,000t

• Limiting hotel construction

• Banning all tourists

• Increasing entry fees

What is the main environmental concern associated with cruise ship tourism?

• Water contamination

• High CO₂ emissions

• Noise pollution

• Traffic congestion

Which city has the second-highest rate of plastic waste ending up in the sea in the Mediterranean?

• Dubrovnik

• Amsterdam

• Venice

• Barcelona

What concept did tour operators in the Veneto region launch to draw tourists away from Venice?

• Eco-Tourism

• Slow Flow

• Cultural Exchange

• Nature Retreats

What percentage of tourists arriving in Barcelona do so via aircraft?

• 50%

• 90%

• 70%

• 82%

Which country closed Maya Bay in 2018 to allow nature to regenerate?

• Italy

• Spain

• Costa Rica

• Thailand

What did a 2019 survey find about US travelers' views on tourism overcrowding?

• They believe it will impact their choices

• They prefer crowded destinations

• They are indifferent

• They want to travel more