What: Now that tourism has resumed, some wonder if it should not be limited, or capped.

Why it is important:  Opposition often come from locals. This could be soon a problem with department stores trying to attract at the same time local customers and tourists.

As international travel resumes after the pandemic, the issue of overtourism is becoming a concern again, especially in popular destinations like Venice and Fiji. European cities, including Amsterdam, are starting to take action to address overtourism.

Tourist transportation contributes to about 5% of global emissions, and the increase in international tourist arrivals has put a strain on cities' infrastructure and resources.

Some cities are considering reducing tourism or focusing on attracting "quality tourists" who spend more and have a positive impact on the local economy.

Others are implementing measures to spread tourists to less crowded areas. Amsterdam, for instance, is rebranding itself as a cultural destination, aiming to limit the number of visitors and move away from the image of a party destination.

The city has already started initiatives to reduce overstimulated tourism, such as closing sex workers' windows in the red-light district and banning outdoor pot-smoking in the city center. The Netherlands' government is also cooperating to cut the number of flights at Schiphol airport on environmental grounds.

Cities are facing the challenge of finding a balance between tourism's economic benefits and managing its negative impacts, seeking ways to ensure sustainability and preserve their heritage and quality of life for residents.

Tourists are back, is it time to tell them to stay away?