Why locals are gatekeeping their favourite travel spots

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Locals in popular travel destinations such as Mexico City and Copenhagen are increasingly gatekeeping their favorite spots to limit the effects of overtourism. Popular beaches, bars, markets, and hiking trails are being kept off visitors' itineraries to preserve neighborhood character.

As overtourism transforms neighbourhoods from Mexico City to Copenhagen, more residents are keeping their best beaches, bars, markets and hiking trails off visitors' itineraries.