The Historic Village of Sortelha, Portugal

Overtourism refers to the excessive influx of tourists to a destination, leading to environmental degradation, cultural erosion, and diminished quality of life for residents (UNWTO, 2019).

This is another example based on a fictitious hotel called ‘La Verde Luxe’. This is an example of implementing eco-focused sustainability efforts in a fictional hotel. This “Go Green” plan is adaptable into a variety of hospitality and tourism venues.