"I've seen people taking selfies right in front of someone's living room window, and you're thinking, you know, if that was me, I'd be a bit annoyed to have my living room put straight on Instagram," says Matt Cooper, Labour councillor for Primrose Hill. This comment encapsulates the discomfort among local residents experiencing an invasion of privacy attributed to the rise in film tourism, specifically in sights like Chalcot Crescent.
Local residents have expressed their concerns in a letter to Airbnb, stating that the competition will exacerbate the street's existing over-tourism issues. Matt Cooper summed it up, calling the situation a "straw breaking the camel's back." This situation illustrates the tension between film tourism and community well-being.
Airbnb, defending its initiative, pointed out that it has not disclosed the specific location of the house for the competition and mentioned a significant donation to the Primrose Hill Community Association. This highlights their attempt to balance corporate interests with community support amidst growing tourism concerns.
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