Stop being a terrible tourist

别再做糟糕的游客了

People Fixing the World

2026-08-04

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We live in an age of global mass tourism. Last year, the UN estimated 1.5 billion people travelled to another country. While many places depend on tourism for income and employment, it can come at a significant environmental and social cost. We take a tour of Dubrovnik in Croatia, which has the highest tourists-to-locals ratio in Europe. The city is using perks and penalties to keep both local people and visitors happy. Also we paddle and cycle around Copenhagen in Denmark. They are rewarding eco-friendly actions to encourage better tourist behaviour. People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We release a new edition every Tuesday. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider. Presenter: Myra Anubi Producer/reporter: Claire Bates Denmark reporter: Adrienne Murray Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Andrew Mills (Image: A Visit Copenhagen billboard promoting sustainable tourism, Adrienne Murray/BBC)
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  • We live in an age of mass tourism.

  • Last year alone, more than 1.5 billion people travelled abroad.

  • While this brings income and jobs to host countries, it also puts pressure on housing, transport and local services.

  • As Europe remains the world's biggest travel destination, today we're looking at how two cities

  • there are trying to strike a better balance between welcoming visitors and protecting local communities.

  • From the BBC World Service, I'm Myra Anubi, and this is People Fixing the World.

  • This is today, smoothly speeding away to the sunshine at 500 miles an hour, 30,000 feet above land and sea.

  • The new holiday pattern brings the nations and peoples together, which is in every way a good thing.

  • Over the last few decades, affordable travel, such as cheap package holidays,

  • have transformed trips abroad from a luxury enjoyed by a few into a mass phenomenon.

  • Every year, millions of people discover new cultures and broaden their horizons.

  • And according to the World Bank, travel and tourism support around one in 10 jobs globally.

  • However, all this has created a new problem.

  • Over tourism.

  • Many destinations are now receiving more visitors than they can handle.

  • Pollution has increased, waste has mounted up and some local communities are now pushing back against the crowds.