Overtourism » UNESCO fears ‘irreversible’ damage and recommends adding Venice to endangered list

BBC »

Italian authorities are failing to protect the city from over tourism and climate change.

Le Monde »

The United Nations cultural agency fears ‘irreversible’ damage in the Italian city due to a string of issues ranging from climate change to mass tourism.

VoA »

Taking selfies, licking gelato and wheeling suitcases, the hordes of visitors seemed happily oblivious to the possible downgrade UNESCO said was due to the risk of “irreversible” damage.