From Tenerife to Thessaloniki, demonstrators’ chants and roadside graffiti alike say, “Tourists go home”, although sometimes in rather stronger language.Around the world, the residents of “must-see” destinations can no longer see each other for the crowds, and increasingly view tourists less as benefactors and more as a bane. Local authorities are responding ever more robustly to their complaints.To drink alcohol in certain Amsterdam streets now attracts a fine of €95 (US$110), while in the village of Varenna, on Italy’s Lake Como, it’s twice as much for wearing swimwear away from the beach.Not far away, in seaside Portofino, the introduction of no-loitering zones has effectively put an end to selfies, unless you’re a professional narcissist and the income to be expected from sponsors or followers is greater than the potential €275 (US$317) penalty for blocking traffic.However, much of the globally growing ill will is not about bad behaviour but merely about numbers.Destinations that have seen many long-term rental properties turned into more profitable short-term accommodation for tourists are introducing strict regulations (British Columbia) or banning Airbnb and its ilk altogether (Barcelona).