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Overbooked

Season 1

2024 · 6 episodes

  1. 1. The Saturation Point

    2024-05-29 · 50m

    What makes a destination attractive? The weather? Culture? Food and shopping? Beaches and activities? And what happens when popularity exceeds capacity?

  2. 2. The Economy of Tourism

    2024-05-29 · 50m

    Tourism is a $9 trillion industry - and growing. But where does all that money go? Are travellers getting the best bang for their buck? And are host destinations benefitting?

  3. 3. The Environmental Impacts

    2024-06-05 · 49m

    Development, pollution and water shortages threaten local lands as well as human and animal populations. How do we turn the tide of the environmental costs of travel?

  4. 4. The Question of Culture

    2024-06-05 · 50m

    Cultural experience is the backbone of tourism, but when does it become exploitation? With the commodification of cultures and traditions, is authentic travel still possible?

  5. 5. The Global Destination

    2024-06-12 · 50m

    Exploring new places has always been at the heart of travel. So why do so many destinations today focus on offering the same things, the same experiences, the same look and feel?

  6. 6. What's Next for Tourism?

    2024-06-12 · 50m

    The tourism industry is in constant evolution, but with a projected 4.3 billion people expected to travel every year by 2050, have we reached its peak?

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