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November 18, 2019

Cities like Venice should consider tourist caps, says Booking.com chairwoman

Gillian Tans, former chief executive of Booking.com, thinks tourist quotas should be enforced in overcrowded cities.


Sam Shead

2 min read

Ever visited somewhere and left feeling a little underwhelmed due to the sheer number of tourists? Well, you're not the only one.

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