Tourism and climate change: An international perspective |
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Authors: | Geoffrey Wall Catherine Badke |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Geography , University of Waterloo , Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 5X4, Canada;2. Federal Environmental Assessment and Review Office , Environment Canada , 13th Floor, Fontaine Building, 200 Sacre‐Coeur Boulevard, Hull, Quebec, K1A 0H3, Canada |
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Abstract: | This paper addresses the implications of climate change for tourism through a survey of national tourism and meteorological organisations. While climate change may have far‐reaching consequences for tourism, it is shown that while most respondents felt that climate is important to their country's tourism industry, very few were aware of climate change research specifically related to tourism. Almost half felt climate change is or could become a significant issue in their country but almost no climate change publications with direct bearing on tourism are available. It is concluded that climate is an important determinant of tourism, and that global climate change may create new challenges, and opportunities, for the tourism industry. However, more awareness, research, and policy analysis are necessary to reduce uncertainties, further understanding, assess implications and enable the tourism industry to adapt to changing circumstances. |
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