The Impact of Climate on Tourism (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Climate's role in tourist destinations
Climate's role in tourist destinations
Fundamental factor in success & appeal
3 things climate influences in tourist behaviour
3 things climate influences in tourist behaviour
Where people travel, when they visit, what activities
Why Mediterranean attracts millions of tourists
Why Mediterranean attracts millions of tourists
Warm, dry summer conditions for coastal holidays
What Alps tourism economy is built around
What Alps tourism economy is built around
Winter weather: consistent snowfall & cold temps
% of global tourists visiting coastal/island destinations
% of global tourists visiting coastal/island destinations
Approximately 50%
Alps overnight stays in 2019 winter season
Alps overnight stays in 2019 winter season
Around 120 million
Peak months for European summer holiday destinations
Peak months for European summer holiday destinations
July and August
Climate change threats to summer destinations
Climate change threats to summer destinations
Uncomfortably hot temps, droughts, unexpected rainfall
Climate change threats to winter sports destinations
Climate change threats to winter sports destinations
Reduced snowfall & shorter winter seasons
Mediterranean climate challenges from climate change
Mediterranean climate challenges from climate change
Increasing heatwaves & water shortages
Key adaptation approach for tourism destinations
Key adaptation approach for tourism destinations
Diversification of tourism offerings
Technology ski resorts use to adapt to climate change
Technology ski resorts use to adapt to climate change
Snowmaking technology for reliable snow coverage
Purpose of sustainable tourism practices
Purpose of sustainable tourism practices
Reduce tourism's climate impact & prepare for changes