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A controversial roadside sign in a popular tourist town has come under fire for dividing visitors and locals.
The sign that said “hometown, not resort town!” It was erected in Denmark, in Western Australia, but has since been removed by the Denmark Shire Council.
Even after the sign was removed, the debate continued as photos continued to circulate on social media.
According to one local, the number of tourists visiting the city has increased dramatically since the pandemic, but there is simply not enough accommodation or “infrastructure” to support the population.
The sign that said “hometown, not resort town!” (pictured) was erected in Denmark, Western Australia, but has since been removed by the Denmark Shire Council.
On Facebook, a debate broke out with hundreds of people reacting and many condemning the “attitude” of the poster’s owner.
‘As a local from Denmark, I am embarrassed by this sign. Come to our beautiful city and enjoy its beauty and hospitality and support our local businesses. Please ignore the ignorant few,” one person wrote.
Another said: “I love people who think their city would be so much better without tourists, when the only reason the city survives is tourist money.”
Meanwhile, others agreed with the poster’s sentiment, saying there should be a limit on the number of tourists allowed and that they just want to live “in peace” and “without drama.”
One local and business owner said potential visitors were often “put off” by the city, which is about a five-hour drive from Perth.
Denmark (pictured) is about a five-hour drive from Perth.
Denmark’s local council has embraced its new label as a popular tourist destination, maintaining that “Denmark (pictured) is a beautiful place to visit.”
He went on to explain that more people have discovered Denmark since the Covid pandemic and many Australians were able to work from home and moved from cities to rural areas.
While infrastructure still needs to be improved to support the rise in popularity, many locals say tourism is “good for the city” and “the economy.”
Denmark’s local council has embraced its new label as a popular tourist destination, maintaining that “Denmark is a beautiful place to visit.”