Fodor’s Travel Unveils 2027 Go List and No List, Highlighting 27 Destinations and Tourism Challenges

Fodor's Travel released its 2027 Go List, naming 27 destinations worth discovering, and No List, flagging eight destinations where tourism is straining infrastructure, threatening natural resources, disrupting residential communities, and raising questions about who benefits from tourism.

Go List: Emerging Travel Destinations
- Fodor’s Travel has announced its 2027 Go List, featuring 27 destinations recommended for travellers.
- The list highlights destinations offering unique cultural heritage, natural landscapes and emerging travel experiences.
- Featured destinations include:
- Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, Canada.
- Shikoku, Japan.
- Grenada.
- Bardstown, Kentucky.
- Burlington, Vermont.
- Chicago’s South Side, Illinois.
- Kingston, New York.
- Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia, and Ponce, Puerto Rico.

No List: Eight Destinations Facing Tourism Pressure
- Fodor’s has identified eight destinations experiencing challenges associated with overtourism.
- The destinations face issues including infrastructure pressure, environmental damage, congestion and housing shortages.
- The eight destinations are:
1. Albanian Riviera, Albania.
2. Amalfi Coast, Italy.
3. Bali, Indonesia.
4. Corsica, France.
5. Edinburgh, Scotland.
6. Kyoto, Japan.
7. Ngorongoro, Tanzania.
8. Sedona, Arizona, USA.

Sedona Faces Short-Term Rental Challenges
- Sedona is the only US destination featured on the 2027 No List.
- Approximately 20% of the city's housing stock is permitted for short-term rentals.
- The growth of holiday rentals is putting additional pressure on the local housing market.
- State regulations limit the city's ability to control short-term rental properties.

Addressing Sustainable Tourism
- Fodor’s encourages travellers to consider the environmental, cultural and social impact of their visits.
- The initiative highlights the importance of responsible tourism and protecting local communities and natural resources.