"Overrun by tourists - chaos, gridlock, and hours of waiting, a crisis that must be urgently addressed and regulated. It damages our heritage and turns the experience into a negative one."
The statue has been subject to damage in its patination several times over the years resulting from repeated touching of the statue. We are working on a more long-term solution.
"Everyone is affected," Lamia Funti, owner of Casa Lamia Restaurant & Lodge outside Manuel Antonio National Park, told US Weekly. "Right now, I've had 12 cancellations, which is huge."
Hurricane Milton caused significant closures of major theme parks in Orlando, with Walt Disney World suffering an estimated $200 million revenue loss, emphasizing the hurricanes' long-term impact on attendance.
In 'Point of Change,' Kevin Lovett reflects on his initial surf expedition at Lagundri Bay, noting the regrettable impact of tourism over the decades that followed.
The tragic bus accident in Nepal, which resulted in at least 27 deaths, highlights the ongoing road safety challenges faced in the country's difficult mountainous terrain, where narrow roads and hard-to-reach areas complicate rescue efforts.