Michael Dawson explores the history of tourism and anti-tourism in Venice amid current local frustration regarding overtourism. From the 1940s to now, check out the story below!
“We are in danger of becoming a stage without actors:” Contextualizing Contemporary Overtourism in Venice, ItalyMichael Dawson Today’s visitors to Venice are hard-pressed to ignore the locals’ frustration with their presence. In 2025, CNN lamented the impact of overtourism on this popular destination “hollow…activehistory.ca