A city that depends on visitors can be damaged by having too many.
Rents rise as flats are for short stays.
Long-term move out, and daily shops follow them.
What remains is a district that looks lively but has no neighbours.
Several cities have imposed a on new tourist licences.
Others charge a small on each night booked.
The money is meant to pay for the that crowds cause.
Critics point out that a barely changes behaviour.
Someone who has paid for a flight will not cancel over a few dollars.
Limiting arrivals has proved more effective in practice.
A single ship can put thousands of people for six hours.
They spend little and leave the streets full.