Tourism and Climate Change in the 21st Century

Overview

This book explores the effects of climate on tourism and the effectiveness of climate adaptation in this sector. Taking into account the spatial dimension of tourism and climate change, it highlights the need for more detailed information, the weak interaction between stakeholders, and the limitation of resources in the context of rapid changes, brought on by the necessary implementation of the third-order stage of tourism.

Focus Areas

The book focuses on adaptation, mitigation, and resilience to climate change, including topics such as human thermal comfort of visitors, water resources in tourism areas, the circular economy, mobility and transports, and the psychological aspects of weather and climate in recreational practices.

Conclusion and Audience

The book concludes with an assessment of the status, challenges, and prospects for the adaptation of the tourism sector to climate change. It appeals to scholars and students of economic geography, regional and spatial science, tourism economics, and related fields.