More and more places around the world are struggling with overtourism and are thinking about new strategies to avoid being overrun by the masses season after season. On the one hand, tourists bring money into the region, but on the other hand, they harm the environment. Because where there are a lot of people, there is usually a lot of garbage. And it remains, even when the travelers are long gone.

Every year, the Fodor’s No List aims to shine a light on destinations suffering from untenable popularity. These locations are popular for good reason—they are stunning, intriguing, and culturally significant. However, some of these highly coveted tourist spots are collapsing under the burden of their own prominence.

The Tropicana will be no more by the time you wake up on Wednesday. The implosion of what was once called the "Tiffany of the Strip" is scheduled for 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday. There will be no public viewing areas, but local TV news stations will air live coverage beginning at 1 and 2 a.m. on Oct. 9. (If you won't be awake then, check back here in the morning.)

Travelers eager to explore ancient ruins and relax on beaches with some of the bluest waters in the world will now face a new tax in Greece. Unlike a visa fee or general excise tax, this charge is specifically aimed at addressing climate change.

Hong Kong Wen Wei Po reported that cultural tourism has become a craze in many places around the world in recent years, especially visits to popular culture-related attractions such as film, television, music, and sports, which are very popular among multinational tourists. Experience from many countries shows that the promotion of cultural tourism cannot be limited to the introduction of attractions. It must also improve supporting services by launching exploration guides, providing souvenirs, increasing interaction with local residents, etc., so that tourists can immerse themselves in the pilgrimage experience.

In the Las Vegas Valley, local neighborhoods such as Chinatown and the Arts District have transitioned into prominent tourism hotspots. Recently, the Historic Westside has begun to experience a similar influx of tourists, particularly after an unexpected visit by Usher, the halftime performer at the Super Bowl with a successful Las Vegas residency. Katie Duncan from the Harrison House noted a significant increase in interest and inquiries about the Westside following Usher’s visit, demonstrating the profound impact that celebrity associations can have on local tourism.

Nevada Partners and UNLV are collaborating with Westside residents, businesses and non-profits to boost tourism on the Westside: UNLV Tourism Business Igniter. The program with federal dollars helps local businesses develop a business, marketing and social media plan to attract tourists.

The glitziest city in America is trying to revive tourism by putting Formula 1 on the calendar this week and the Super Bowl in February 2024