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Overtourism: Problems and a Radical Proposal—An Introduction

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When I was 8 years old, my parents offered me a trip to Paris because I was eager to see the Eiffel Tower. I was greatly impressed by this imposing monument. However, my parents emphasized that I should also see the most famous painting in the world. I found the Mona Lisa beautiful but was surprised at how small the masterpiece is in reality.

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Frey, B.S. (2021). Overtourism: Problems and a Radical Proposal—An Introduction. In: Overcoming Overtourism. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63814-6_1

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