Mitigating Over-tourism Strategies for Sustainable Destination Management and Visitor Dispersion

Abstract

Over-tourism poses significant challenges to destinations worldwide, leading to environmental degradation, cultural erosion, and diminished visitor experiences. This paper explores effective strategies for mitigating over-tourism through sustainable destination management and visitor dispersion techniques. Relying exclusively on secondary data, the study synthesizes insights from academic literature, policy frameworks, and real-world case studies to assess the efficacy of various approaches. Key strategies include visitor dispersion, regulatory interventions, smart tourism technologies, community-based tourism, sustainable transport solutions, seasonality management, and destination zoning. By analyzing existing reports and comparative case studies, the paper highlights best practices for balancing tourism growth with long-term sustainability. The findings suggest that successful implementation requires multi-stakeholder collaboration, adaptive policymaking, and enhanced awareness among tourists. This research contributes to the discourse on sustainable tourism by offering actionable recommendations to policymakers, destination managers, and local communities, emphasizing the need for holistic and innovative solutions to over-tourism challenges.