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Mass tourism can provide a substantial boost to the local economy through increased spending by tourists and the creation of new job opportunities.

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Mass tourism can  lead to overcrowding in cities, causing pressure in public services for example in the health care system.

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This rapid growth negatively affects cities and their population, for example creating traffic congestion.

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In order to strike a balance between local authenticity and economic growth, governments need to implement measures that ensure there is a balance between the preservation of local heritage sites and the building of new "landmarks" or areas designed for tourists.

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One way would be to encourage the development of multi-transport systems such as carpooling in cities. By doing this, traffic congestion would be highly reduced and and therefore commuting times would also be reduced.
In certain countries such as USA,  highways have several lanes for drivers who are sharing their car and just one for drivers who are alone in their vehicle. By doing this, drivers who don't share their car are "penalized" by having to drive in just one lane, and the rest are rewarded by having multiple lanes to choose from.

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Mass tourism could provide lower prices in shops and restaurants, as a result of an increased demand, and it would be possible to find a higher level of security, like the town hall have to take measures to ensure citizenship.

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It also could bring worse offers of job for the native people.

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Not only in the health care system but also in the security level of the city.

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The best solution for overcrowding cities could be stablishing a good urban transport.

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Economic policies such as rationalization of price subsidies, the clarification of property rights, facilitation of technology transfer may help in achieving environmental sustainability.

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Population always grow faster than the politicians give solutions to the problems that it comes, such as sewage system, cleaning service, parking, etc.

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Mass tourism increase the prices of the standard of living for locals.

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When a city is suffering mass tourism, actually, this situation can lead to optimize the citizens job situation at short-medium term.

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Sprawling city is the final effect of a rapidly growing population. Additionally to that, the commuting times could be increased.

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It is vital to mitigate the negative effects of the economic growth in the local patrimony and the unique values of the cities, through organized political strategies and a specific social department in charge, as well.

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The public transport is the first and most affected public service by mass tourism, even more when it happens in a village or in small sized city. Furthermore, the cost of living will boost out of the scale.
Rarely will mass tourism enhance the locals quality of life.

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About overcrowding, we could implement a diverse range of measures. Firstly, optimizing the local train network should be one of the most vital strategy, besides, the use of car will be reduced. In addition, the local politics could be prioritized to mantein the population social services and life style.

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Mass tourism is a good tool for a better lifestyle for the residents.  As long as the government has poured enough money into measures and infrastructures.

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Mass tourism in many cases makes the citizens feel overrun, their cities become bustling places, and the tourists can be way too much upsetting.

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Public means of transport could be at the center of the government's attention if the mass tourism arrives to a city or town. That way, local citizens would also take the advantage of an improvement of the service having more rutes and more travel options.

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Cities economic development strategies must encourage urban planners to preserve and restore unique structures. The heritage gives them a singular character.

On the other hand, modern buildings could be a good value to attract investors. Not to mention they must develop new infrastructures.

To sum up, the ideal city would be the one where coexists heritage and modern architecture.

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Urban overcrowding and rural depopulation. Where is the sense in such a contradiction!
Focusing in prevent the depopulation in rural areas, governments could solve the overcrowding issues in cities. How? Giving them new economic and social opportunities.
For instance, diversifying their traditional economies (farming and ranching) with new industrial developments or ecotourism activities.

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I'm quite convinced that one of the best ways we can engage with the overcrowding problem would be to draft clear and concise housing and services regulations so we can (and real state developers are forced to) build our cities in a more sprawling design where homes, public services and businesses are more spread out through the city instead of having most of them concentrated in the same areas.

At the same time one could argue that a more densely populated city is more ecological, but cities have to be livable too so I'm sure both sides can find common ground in this discussion to strike a balance between the two issues.

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Quite frankly, considering most of us have to live through the Marbella Summers it won't be a surprise to anyone if I mention the traffic congestion. As a matter of fact, it's not even a summertime issue anymore as for the last few years we've had to live with constant traffic jams all year long, and to make things worse the government seems to be on a mission on endless roadworks.

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In my honest opinion and as with many other issues, the best way to approach this challenge is to have the right tools, and those tools are proper laws and regulations to scare away certain "interests", because the potential finantial gains will always crush the moral compass of some... let's call them investors.

They will always try and find ways to slip through the cracks in those regulations and be able to destroy or damage whatever they need to in order to make more money, so we have to make them airtight.

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The way I see it it's mostly public services and basic infrastructure getting overwhelmed in the cases we've seen of rapid increases in population.

As some of my colleages have already mentioned, everything related to traffic would be impacted, but not only that. Public healthcare and education systems are quite fragile in this regard considering the process for new hirings.

Even the power grid could get overloaded as some things can't be so easily scaled to a rapidly changing population size.

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With some reservations, one way I'd say that mass tourism can positively impact the residents of the city is through the improvements of infrastructures, since to be able to extract as much money from tourists as they can cities will try to give those visitors a pleasant experience and for that they need to expand to the peak city population in high season and also improve them to the higher standards they might find in their home countries (in the case of foreign visitors).

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If you ask me about the issue in question, I would like to give you many positive points, although I can’t find them. Nevertheless, I was just going to say that the greatest benefit would be economic.

Besides this, the city would have to benefit from better infraestructures and a high level of citizen security. In the same way, everything I have said before, would be possible if the leaders acted accordingly, of course.

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Like my partners said, it is related with Economy, the local economy. So, if the tourist dollar is spend at the local businesees, the economy will experience a direct boost.
In that way, this can have major positive implications on an economy over the long run.

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Higher population will lead to greater pollution levels in air, water and land . And all those things are associated with health issues, such cancer and asthma, or i want to add that pollution also harms animals and plants.

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Not long time, we could see the problem that a rapidly growing population have been in some cities, especially with some dormitory towns and the housing crisis we suffered a few years ago. One disadvantage of this would be the architectural. It maybe the case that some buildings aren’t well prepared for such rapid growth. Another drawback to this it could be living a bit chaotically, without all the necessary comforts for that influx of individuals.

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Another option should be to maintain their customs, traditional lifestyle, and authenticity, while celebrating the positive economic outcomes.

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IVAN: From my point of view, on the short term there might be a positive impact, such as boosting the local economy and creating new jobs. However, I am afraid that on the long run mass tourism does not bring any positive impact. We have so many examples in Spain, such as Benidorm...

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IVAN: From my point of view, on the short term there might be a positive impact, such as boosting the local economy and creating new jobs. However, I am afraid that on the long run mass tourism does not bring any positive impact. We have so many examples in Spain, such as Benidorm...

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I have been reading about travelling in Europe, for example Amsterdam.
In recent years the combination of drug-focused tourism and cheap budget flights have turned the city’s Centre district into a crowded mass tourism playground.

Becaused of the overcrowding the government banned new tourist-oriented shops from opening in the Centre. They also started regulating Airbnb much more strictly, as the housing crisis in Amsterdam reached full bloom.

The rise in tourism has also made it very difficult for local residents in the Centre to find shops to do their errands in.

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Mass tourism can have several positive impacts on the residents of a city. One of the most significant is job creation due to many businesses and industries thriving and this results in the creation of new opportunities for the local residents. Additionally, the influx of tourists can stimulate the local economy by creating a demand for goods and services. Last but not least, it can also promote cultural exchange, which can enhance the local community's understanding and appreciation of different cultures.

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It’s undoubtedly the case that the governments needs to find the right balance between an economic growth and the character of the city. Both, the holidaymaker and the residents should submit to the rules established by the leaders in order to get the objetive.

It would be engaging to preserve some places only for residents. In the same way, the tourist also will have places just for them. Furthermore, it wouldn’t be a bad idea for visitors to visit those sites reseved for residents, under payment of some tax only for the benefit of the city.

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Mass tourism can have negative impacts like for example overcrowding, this is a drawback that can result in traffic congestion and increased waiting times for public services. Additionally, it can lead to environmental degradation, as a large number of tourists can place a strain on the ecosystems, resulting in pollution and a loss of biodiversity. Also, mass tourism can contribute to the loss of cultural identity, with local goods and traditions often packaged and sold to tourists. This can lead to the loss of authenticity. Finally, it can result in rising housing costs, as investors purchase properties to turn them into vacation rentals, making it more difficult for local residents to find affordable housing, triggering the displacement of local residents.

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Rapidly growing population may result in several indesirable effects like a strain in public services and infrastructure. As population grows the demand for transportation, housing and services does too, which can in turn lead to overcrowding and a shortage of affordable housing. Finally it can also result in environmental degradation, pollution and deforestation.

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Giving an answer to the matter in question, I am of the opinion that teleworking would be one of the best solutions. What is more, is meaningful that some companies are trying to get this ideas across, although so far it has not had the desired effect.

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I think cities should implement a sustainable planning and development to prevent them from fading away their unique cultural and environmental values. In order to achieve this, a focus in political views must be taken into consideration, such as land planning, building design and supporting local economy. In addition to this, education is another basic pillar to focus on, this can promote citizen participation, resulting in the awareness of the city´s heritage and unique character.

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In our city, one of the negative effects is that we don't have the necessary infrastructure. The citizens suffer everyday traffic jams, and the price of houses or rents grow up, and this situation spoils our health and quality of life.

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This is definitely a burning issue today. Due to short-sighted politicians who have prioritised quantity (number of tourists) versus quality tourism (income) through the last decades, we nowadays have to face overcrowded cities/destinations due to mass tourism.

To my mind in order to preserve the unique character of cities and resort destinations, governments should on the one hand limit the amount of tourists by encouraging private investors to refurbish and upscale their hotels, restaurants,... in order to attract high end tourism, and of course not allowing or at least limiting new projects to only very specific niche markets. On the other hand they have to commit on a short and long term plan to restore the damaged cities heritage/character. Moreover, improve/adapt the actual public infrastructures and services to the number of tourists and residents, such as security, cleaning, medical assistance, ... Plus creating a marketing plan that includes advertisement campaigns leaded to attract only quality tourism.

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The more I think about it, the more I realize that cities must take a different approach when facing the many challenges that they are all mostly immersed in regarding overcrowding. First of all, politicians must focus on creating walkable neighbourhoods and by that they ought to promote better public transportation options, that way citizens can reduce their reliance on private cars. In addition to this, companies should encourage remote work and flexible schedules which can help reduce people commuting and lives. Finally, citizens need to address politicians regarding land planning because we all see how all they can think of is selling plots to the highest bidder, forgetting about green spaces and Parks which help reducing the feeling of overcrowding.

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When a city becomes known and attractive and starts to receive mass tourism, the authorities see the benefits of this influx of people and start investing in the city to attract as many people as possible, and make it easier for locals to set up businesses to attract tourism and develop the city. In addition, security is increased and infrastructure in general is improved.

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In my view, mass tourism lowers the standard of living of local residents. Cities crowded with tourists make it difficult for residents to move around the city, traffic is slower, public transport does not work as usual, and quiet walks become a dream. Disturbing tourist flats disrupt the daily life of local residents, as well as increasing the price of buying or renting a home. From experience, sometimes mass tourism causes undesirable nuisances and we are rarely protected by the authorities who only see the profit.

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Rapid population growth can cause problems such as the saturation of services (hospitals, pharmacies, municipal offices, etc.) or the lack of essential services such as police, post office, cleaning, etc.. Another problem to mention could be the lack of supplies: lack of electricity, lack of water supply or collapse of the sanitary system.