"The negative impacts of tourism on the environment have become so severe that some are suggesting drastic changes to our travel habits are inevitable," Bennett-Cook reportedly said.

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They also have a greater understanding of the positive and negative impacts of tourism on a place, particularly in postindustrial communities, and how they can be more intentional tourists themselves.

Koh Samui, Thailand, has already experienced negative impacts from overtourism. The area is struggling to deal with high amounts of garbage and wastewater from tourism developments.