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The root causes are largely linked to the proliferation of short-term rental platforms like Airbnb, which have driven up housing prices, making it difficult for locals to afford living in their own neighborhoods. Small businesses are being replaced by international chains aimed at tourists, and local infrastructure struggles under the strain of millions of seasonal visitors. These conditions have begun to starkly contrast with the idyllic images often associated with these cities, transforming once-vibrant communities into overcrowded and overpriced "tourist zones."