ANALYSIS: Overtourism is in the spotlight as the travel industry continues to rebound after the pandemic, and popular destinations around the world are feeling the strain. With protests mounting and tourists getting squirted with water pistols, maybe we need to rethink how we behave when we travel? Amy Errmann reports.

Bali is overwhelmed by waste and traffic, Australia’s sacred sites have suffered environmental damage, New York is facing rising rents due to short-term rentals, and Singapore’s scenic spots are becoming clogged with crowds. Frustrated locals are pushing back – from spraying water at tourists in Barcelona to organising protests in Venice

How will New Zealand react this summer?

As the northern hemisphere high season ends, Aotearoa New Zealand is preparing for an influx of visitors ahead of its summer tourism season.

And much like those other tourist hotspots, the government is looking at how to manage the negative effects of tourism on local communities and the environment. This includes tripling the international tourist tax from NZ$35 to $100.