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Overbooked
2024 1 season fr
If money makes the world go round, perhaps nothing makes money go around the world like tourism. It has become one of the fastest growing industries in the world. But have the planet’s must-go-to destinations become victims of their own success? Overbooked explores the complexities of an industry that on one hand caters to the basic human desire of movement and hospitality but on the other, highlights the economic, environmental and social harm of mass travel.
Episodes
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E1The Saturation Point
May 29, 2024 50mWhat makes a destination attractive? The weather? Culture? Food and shopping? Beaches and activities? And what happens when popularity exceeds capacity?
E2The Economy of Tourism
May 29, 2024 50mTourism is a $9 trillion industry - and growing. But where does all that money go? Are travellers getting the best bang for their buck? And are host destinations benefitting?
E3The Environmental Impacts
Jun 5, 2024 49mDevelopment, pollution and water shortages threaten local lands as well as human and animal populations. How do we turn the tide of the environmental costs of travel?
E4The Question of Culture
Jun 5, 2024 50mCultural experience is the backbone of tourism, but when does it become exploitation? With the commodification of cultures and traditions, is authentic travel still possible?
- S1 · E5E5
The Global Destination
Jun 12, 2024 50mExploring new places has always been at the heart of travel. So why do so many destinations today focus on offering the same things, the same experiences, the same look and feel?
- S1 · E6E6
What's Next for Tourism?
Jun 12, 2024 50mThe tourism industry is in constant evolution, but with a projected 4.3 billion people expected to travel every year by 2050, have we reached its peak?
