9 holiday destinations at risk of being ruined by tourism

Olivia Blair

22 July 2018 at 3:00 am

<p><strong>Thanks to the internet, an increase in affordability and shorter travel time, going on holiday is easier than ever. While travelling the world undoubtedly enriches the mind, opens the eyes to other cultures and has many economic benefits, the rise of tourism also has some negative impacts.</strong></p><p>A number of the world's most famous natural wonders are at risk of ruin as they struggle to keep up with the excessive demand of visitors. Some may even be destroyed for good, if we're not careful.</p><p>Here are some of the most at-risk places.</p>

Thanks to the internet, an increase in affordability and shorter travel time, going on holiday is easier than ever. While travelling the world undoubtedly enriches the mind, opens the eyes to other cultures and has many economic benefits, the rise of tourism also has some negative impacts.

A number of the world's most famous natural wonders are at risk of ruin as they struggle to keep up with the excessive demand of visitors. Some may even be destroyed for good, if we're not careful.

Here are some of the most at-risk places.

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Over-population and pollution have led to the sad destruction of some beloved naturally beautiful locations.

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