Greece pulls the plug on the islands

Amsterdam and Venice are probably the best-known destinations in the fight against overtourism. And the number is growing: Destinations are fighting back with restrictions, higher prices, bans and visitor management. A collection from around the globe.

Central Europe is in crisis mode; Southeast Europe is celebrating the leisure boom. Albania is seen as a shooting star, Croatia wants to establish itself as a year-round destination, and the classic Greece is more resilient and robust than ever. Strong plans, hungry investors, high demand - and initial limits to growth.

Things are not going well in Greece's tourism industry. Guest numbers are stable, but there are problems such as a lack of skilled labour and paralysing bureaucracy. The expansion of tourism infrastructure in neighbouring Albania is also fuelling concerns that holidaymakers could move away in the long term.