A case study by Professor Sathyanarayanan R, Sundram Fasteners Associate Professor, Marketing, IFMR GSB, Krea University was accepted for presentation at the National Conference organised by the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi, on 30 September, 2024. He presented his case study Marketing and Public administration challenges of Overtourism – The Case of Amsterdam and pointers for India through virtual mode. The case documents the issue of Overtourism in Amsterdam and looks at the inherent conflicts through the lens of Public Administration and Marketing with discussion pointers for scenarios in India. It meanders through the balancing acts between destination branding-focused marketing efforts and sustainability-focused public administration issues.
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