Introduction to the "No List"
Fodor’s has published its 2026 “No List”, highlighting destinations where tourism puts “unsustainable strain on the country and local communities.” The travel company emphasized that the no-list was not a call for a boycott, but rather a gentle reminder to give certain hotspots a break from the hustle and bustle.
Key Issues Highlighted on the List
Key problems include over-visited places, fragile ecosystems, and communities struggling to stay afloat. The list serves as a gentle but targeted nudge to find peace in one place for now – not forever – and to give a break to any place that clearly needs a breather.
Destinations on the "No List"
Some of the destinations on the list include:
- Antarctica, which had 120,000 visitors from 2023 to 2024, and is expected to double by 2033
- The Canary Islands in Spain, where locals are concerned about the record number of tourists coming to the islands
- Glacier National Park in Montana, where warming is occurring almost twice as fast as the global average, and only 27 of the estimated 150 glaciers that existed at the beginning of the 20th century remain
The Impact of Tourism on These Destinations
The environment in Antarctica is fragile and cannot sustain high levels of tourism. In the Canary Islands, residents are protesting against booming tourism, citing traffic as one of the biggest problems. Glacier National Park is implementing measures to mitigate the negative impacts of tourism, including requiring timed reservations for entry during peak summer months.
The Full "No List" for 2026
The following destinations are on the "No List" for 2026:
- Antarctic
- The Canary Islands, Spain
- Glacier National Park, Montana, USA
- Isola Sacra, Italy
- The Jungfrau region, Switzerland
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Mombasa, Kenya
- Montmartre, Paris, France
Conclusion
The "No List" is a reminder to be mindful of the impact of tourism on these destinations and to consider the consequences of visiting them. It is not a call to never visit these places, but rather to be aware of the potential strain that tourism can put on the environment and local communities.
