Economical consequences of environmental degradation in the modern tourism-hotel enterprise
Part of : Αρχείον οικονομικής ιστορίας ; Vol.XXIII, No.1, 2011, pages 71-87
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71-87
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This article analyses the profound and rapid climatic changes that have taken place in the world, in the past two decades, giving their implications and effects upon tourism. The earth’s climate is changing. Global temperatures are predicted to continue rising, bringing changes in weather patterns, rising sea levels and increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. Such climatic events can have a major economic impact. One of the economic sectors which will most likely affected, is the tourism industry. Information on climate change risks, impacts and best practices would be exchanged between governments, agencies, and organisa¬tions working on adaptation policies. Many of the adaptation measures will need to be carried out nationally or regionally.
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Climatic changes, ski tourism, extreme weather events, financial crisis
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JEL classification: O13, L83
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