Environment/ Climate Change Transforming Tourism

According to experts, hiking and mountaineering in the Alps have become riskier due to climate change. The danger in the mountains is unquestionably increasing. During the pandemic, the desire to be in nature intensified and many people got to like mountain trails. However, mountain guides in Austria suggest that due to the increased risks, there is a growing need for expertly guided tours. Glaciers Becoming More Dangerous Due to climate change and the resulting increase in crevasses, glacie...

The Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that July 2023 was the hottest month recorded on Earth. Therefore, many travel agencies suggest avoiding popular tourist destinations in July where high temperatures make excursions in full sunlight risky. This has been a long-standing issue in Egypt, with Cairo, Alexandria, and Luxor being the main areas affected during the summer low season. Tunisia also faces similar challenges. Unfortunately, the extreme temperature conditions commonly found i...

Professionals seek ways that do not deplete the resources in Provence popular with tourists but where water becomes scarce due to climate change. Water usage restrictions were implemented across Provence from mid-April this year. However, the area also attracts tourists in the summer with popular events such as the Avignon Festival. The Luberon region and its villages, including Gordes, have also received recognition for their beauty. They are frequently ranked among the world's most stunning d...

Currently, countries in the Mediterranean are the most popular travel destinations. According to the ministry's report, the Mediterranean region is the top tourist destination, with nearly 400 million visitors, over 20 million employees, and 32 percent of international arrivals worldwide. Nevertheless, there are signs that this trend may change in the future. Despite the heat waves and forest fires, vacationers have continued to flock to popular Mediterranean destinations. However, this trend c...