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Tourism is Frustrating the Residents of Jackson Hole, WY

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Many world-class destinations struggle with the pros and cons of tourism. Credit: visitjacksonhole.com Tourism has many benefits. Money is pumped into the local economy, it brings jobs, and it can be some businesses’ livelihood. However, in a recent survey, residents in Teton County, Wyoming, indicated they are dissatisfied with tourism in the area. Some of the highest concerns were overcrowded […]

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Brent Thomas | June 28, 2022
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Alaska Offering COVID Vaccine to Tourists this Summer

Starting June 1st, 2021, the State of Alaska will begin to offer tourists a COVID vaccine in major airports. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced the program is targeted to boost Alaska’s COVID-struck tourism industry. Governor Dunleavy remarked that airports offering the COVID vaccine are “probably another good reason to come to the state of Alaska in the summer.” The Governor […]

Dominic Gawel | April 21, 2021
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Lake Tahoe, CA Closing to Visitors Thursday Night Under Regional Stay-at-Home Order

Lake Tahoe, CA is closing to visitors Thursday night under the regional stay-at-home order that was announced Wednesday, December 9th.  On Wednesday, the Greater Sacramento region fell below 15% ICU capacity, triggering the order. According to the state of California, ICU capacity fell to 14.3% as of Wednesday morning statewide. Now Lake Tahoe is shunning visitors as a way to […]

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SnowBrains | December 10, 2020
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This National Park Mails Your Trash Back to You if You Litter

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Khao Yai National Park, near Bangkok, Thailand now mails tourists their trash back if they litter. Founded in 1962 the park is the oldest in the country and the third-largest covering 837 square miles. It is part of the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex, which is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area is known for its diverse […]

Alex Camerino | September 23, 2020
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Sherry McConkey Begs Truckee Town Council to Do Something About Tourists Trashing Lake Tahoe, CA

Sherry McConkey has joined the campaign asking local authorities, who are being accused of not doing enough about the disruption caused by the influx of tourists to Lake Tahoe, CA hotspots, to step up and make a difference. Many long-time Lake Tahoe residents believe the appropriate authorities are not properly handling tourism and the traffic issues that coincide, and that […]

SnowBrains | August 17, 2020
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Disgruntled Estes Park, CO Resident Leaving Angry Notes on Tourist’s Vehicles

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As travel restrictions across the country are relaxed, tourists are starting to visit popular attractions and parks again, which is great news for local businesses and the economy. But not everybody is happy about it. See exhibit A above as an example… A resident, or residents, of Estes Park, is clearly not ready to welcome tourists back to their small vacation […]

SnowBrains | June 22, 2020
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French Authorities Restricting Access to Mont Blanc to Reduce Overcrowding

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Climbers wanting to summit Mont Blanc, the EU’s highest peak, will now have to book a room in one of its shelters before making the ascent or face jail time. The new rules aim to reduce risks caused by overcrowding and unprepared tourists attempt the iconic peak. French authorities have introduced new rules that require people who want to scale […]

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CragBrains | June 3, 2019
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Tourists are Attempting Europe’s Highest Peaks Dressed in Shorts and Sneakers

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Italian mountaineers have spoken out at the number of ill-prepared tourists just turning up and trying to climb some of the continent’s highest Alpine peaks in shorts and trainers. There have been a recent number of incidents in which flabbergasted climbers have come across day-tripping tourists wearing jeans and sweatshirts working their way through the snow at altitudes of up […]

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Steven Agar | August 30, 2018
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