Overtourism, impacts and policies. Asian perspectives: the case of Boracay

Abstract

[eng] Through an understanding of what overtourism is and the theories used to analyze this phenomenon, this paper examines the evolution of overtourism in Asia and explains the key factors that have contributed to the uncontrolled increase of arrivals to the continent. The development of tourism on the island of Boracay is explained in order to better understand the main factors that contributed to overtourism on the island. Furthermore, the measures the government took to control the situation and prevent it from arising again are analysed and explained. Lastly, policy recommendations and possible solutions to deal with overtourism are given, as well as the actions that Boracay took to curb this phenomenon are discussed.