South China Morning Post·4 min read·medium
Are these Odyssey islands prepared for tourist surge in wake of new film?
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Agence France-Presse
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The Greek island of Ithaca and the Italian island of Favignana are preparing for a potential surge in tourism following the release of a new film based on the Odyssey. While local businesses hope for economic growth, officials are concerned about the risks of overtourism and are developing cultural exhibitions to manage visitor expectations.
Standing on the ferry as it waits to dock on the Greek island of Ithaca, Giorgia Ongarato is only too keen to talk about the Odyssey – the epic poem about a hero battling his way back home from the Trojan War that inspired Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film.
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