Some cities in Japan are considering to limit the number of foreign tourists. But the damage caused by overtourism is greater in European cities. In particular Netherland, Greek and Spain the situation is serious. In Barcelona, Spain residents sprayed tourists by water pistol while shouting "Go home". Recently thousands rallied for protest in a tourist island in Spain. Rising rents and house prices are the main reason behind the protests. Overtourism impacts on low-wage workers including those working in tourism industry, while wealthy people gain benefits from tourism. Some European cities impose tourist charge. The tourist tax in Barcelona is currently the city's third largest funding.
Tourists' disrespectful behavior also generates a backlash against tourism. There are tourists who damage valuable statues. Angry residents wonder if they would do something like this in their own countries. But it is not realistic for many cities to limit the number of tourists and attract more wealthy people. It will increase the inflation.
In the end, the profit made by tourism should be returned to residents and balanced with the damages.
