™
Create a free account to see where Overbooked is streaming, with prices and your services first.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in US
Synopsis
If money makes the world go round, perhaps nothing makes money go around the world like tourism. It has become one of the fastest growing industries in the world. But have the planet’s must-go-to destinations become victims of their own success? Overbooked explores the complexities of an industry that on one hand caters to the basic human desire of movement and hospitality but on the other, highlights the economic, environmental and social harm of mass travel.
Themes
Episodes
Create a free account to track the episodes you’ve watched.
- E1 The Saturation PointNext upMay 29, 2024 · 50 min
Synopsis
What makes a destination attractive? The weather? Culture? Food and shopping? Beaches and activities? And what happens when popularity exceeds capacity?
- E2 The Economy of TourismMay 29, 2024 · 50 min
Synopsis
Tourism is a $9 trillion industry - and growing. But where does all that money go? Are travellers getting the best bang for their buck? And are host destinations benefitting?
- E3 The Environmental ImpactsJun 5, 2024 · 49 min
Synopsis
Development, pollution and water shortages threaten local lands as well as human and animal populations. How do we turn the tide of the environmental costs of travel?
- E4 The Question of CultureJun 5, 2024 · 50 min
Synopsis
Cultural experience is the backbone of tourism, but when does it become exploitation? With the commodification of cultures and traditions, is authentic travel still possible?
- E5 The Global DestinationJun 12, 2024 · 50 min
Synopsis
Exploring new places has always been at the heart of travel. So why do so many destinations today focus on offering the same things, the same experiences, the same look and feel?
- E6 What's Next for Tourism?Jun 12, 2024 · 50 min
Synopsis
The tourism industry is in constant evolution, but with a projected 4.3 billion people expected to travel every year by 2050, have we reached its peak?
Cast & crew
Created by Michel Lam, Pierre-Luc Robillard
