Considering the role, relevance, and importance of tourism in promoting economic development and cultural exchange, this paper examines overtourism as an antithesis to responsible tourism, exploring how unmanaged mass tourism contradicts principles of sustainability and community well-being. Through analysis of case studies and existing literature, the research identifies key factors contributing to overtourism and evaluates their multifaceted impacts across physical, social, cultural, economic, and environmental dimensions. The study proposes a comprehensive management framework integrating strategic planning, operational management, stakeholder engagement, and technological innovation, supported by institutional architecture and resource allocation mechanisms. This framework contributes to transforming overtourism into responsible tourism by emphasizing the need for context-specific solutions while maintaining alignment with broader sustainability principles. The research highlights the critical balance between economic benefits and destination sustainability, offering a structured yet flexible approach for policymakers and tourism stakeholders to achieve more sustainable tourism practices.