Is it doomed...when the places tourists want to visit are devastated by hurricanes, monsoons, tsunamis or other water/weather-related events, including droughts and wildfires?
Is it doomed...when the places tourists want to visit are devastated by hurricanes, monsoons, tsunamis or other water/weather-related events, including droughts and wildfires?
Don't think so. As Dr. Malcolm would say, tourism always finds a way. A greater threat to tourism would stagnant or reduced disposable incomes, diminished security and, of course, the spread of isolationist attitudes.
"One day, we shall die. All the other days, we shall live."
So what's the future for tourism-dependent cultures, that are also climate-dependent?
If anything, lower travel costs and Internet/social media platforms are making the travel industry (and associated destinations) wider and deeper.