Popular tourist destinations have had enough of bad behavior: Travel Weekly

Travelers' bad behavior and inappropriate dress are being targeted by new laws in popular tourist destinations.

Industry professionals are talking about what it means to be a good tourist as a result of the rules.

It's not a good idea to walk the streets of Sorrento, Italy, while wearing bikinis and going shirtless, because it could cost you.

The fines for appearing in public bare-chested or in revealing swimwear are as high as 500 euro.

Coppola said in a post that there would be no more indecent behavior. "Sorrento is the capital of tourism and high-quality hospitality and these behaviors can cause an element of discomfort for residents and tourists."

Business owners and residents of Playa de Palma, a popular party town in Spain, are concerned about the behavior of tourists.

Customers were not allowed to wear football jerseys or go shirtless in restaurants in June. Palma Beach, an association of hotels and restaurants in Playa de Palma, has spoken out against tourists who are drunk.

In 2020 the Balearic Islands government passed a decree prohibiting disorderly tourist behavior such as taking drinks outside of hotels and jumping into pools from balconies.

Two years of the Pandemic meant that popular destinations that were overrun with tourists did not have to deal with the usual problems. Tourists are more visible now that they are back in full force.

Operators weigh in

While the new rules are aimed at individual tourists who are rarely part of organized tours, companies that offer tours in those areas agree that the manner in which they dress and behave is part of responsible tourism.

It's important to respect those who call the destination home when traveling to other destinations.

As we're out on the road designing a new tour or evaluating our existing range of products, we always consider whether the travel experience we offer is a responsible one.

There is a page on the website that offers tips on being a responsible traveler.

"These places existed before tourism was a major factor, and how they perceive visitors interact with the locals is going to be the deciding factor if they will continue welcoming travelers or not," said Berna. Money isn't everything for a lot of small destinations.