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Overtourism in the Tourism Space of Prague in the Opinion of Foreign Residents
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The article shows the phenomenon of overtourism in a new, previously unexposed perspective – the assessment of foreign residents of a tourist city. The research area was Prague (Czech Republic). The results of the study show that, according to residents, intensive tourist traffic is a problem that significantly reduces their quality of life in the city. Overpriced housing, crowding and the constantly rising cost of living in Prague are among the most frequently indicated hindrances. Regulations of prices and rules for short-term rentals (Airbnb), dispersal of tourist traffic, promotion of other places and the use of fines and penalties are most often suggested as expected solutions.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17951/b.2021.76.0.29-44
Date of publication: 2021-05-21 10:41:51
Date of submission: 2021-02-25 15:50:04
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