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Alvaro Moreno - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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potential impacts of climate change on Tourism a case study for spain
Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, 2009Co-Authors: Lars Hein, Marc J Metzger, Alvaro MorenoAbstract:Despite an increased scientific understanding of the magnitude and regional variation in climate change in the coming decades, the societal costs of climate change remain difficult to quantify. This is mainly due to uncertainty surrounding future climate change and economic projections, as well as the complexities of linking physical impacts to economic processes. One of the Sectors for which it has been particularly difficult to assess the impacts of climate change is the Tourism industry. It is nevertheless likely that Tourism will be strongly affected by climate change, as many tourist activities are dependent on weather conditions. This paper reviews recent advances in modeling the impacts of climate change on the Tourism Sector and presents a case study focusing on the impacts of climate change on Tourism in Spain, where the Tourism Sector is particularly vulnerable to climate change.
Marc J Metzger - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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potential impacts of climate change on Tourism a case study for spain
Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, 2009Co-Authors: Lars Hein, Marc J Metzger, Alvaro MorenoAbstract:Despite an increased scientific understanding of the magnitude and regional variation in climate change in the coming decades, the societal costs of climate change remain difficult to quantify. This is mainly due to uncertainty surrounding future climate change and economic projections, as well as the complexities of linking physical impacts to economic processes. One of the Sectors for which it has been particularly difficult to assess the impacts of climate change is the Tourism industry. It is nevertheless likely that Tourism will be strongly affected by climate change, as many tourist activities are dependent on weather conditions. This paper reviews recent advances in modeling the impacts of climate change on the Tourism Sector and presents a case study focusing on the impacts of climate change on Tourism in Spain, where the Tourism Sector is particularly vulnerable to climate change.
Kenyon C Lindeman - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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impacts of climate change on the Tourism Sector of a small island developing state a case study for the bahamas
Environmental development, 2021Co-Authors: Arsum Pathak, Philip E Van Beynen, Fenda A Akiwumi, Kenyon C LindemanAbstract:Abstract This study examines the direct and indirect impacts of climate change to the Tourism Sector on the islands of New Providence and adjacent Paradise Island in the Bahamas. The assessment was carried out by conducting a geospatial analysis of Tourism establishments at risk using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). We combined the geospatial analysis with publicly available databases to assess the integrated climate-related impacts pertaining to a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) economy. Our study estimated that many Tourism properties currently lie in a storm surge zone and the extent of properties at risk increases with a future scenario of a 1 m rise in sea level. While sea level rise (SLR) by itself only threatens a small number of properties, when combined with weak (Category 1), moderate (Category 3) and strong (Category 5) storms the resulting coastal flooding impacts 34%, 69%, and 83% of the Tourism infrastructure (hotels and resorts), respectively. In addition to flooding, properties are also susceptible to coastal erosion with 28% of the total hotels and resorts on the two islands being situated within 0–50 m and 60% of the Tourism infrastructure within 0–100 m of the coastline. Considering the economic importance of the Sector, the potential impacts on the Tourism infrastructure will cause significant losses in revenue and employment for the two islands. Furthermore, the majority of the Tourism on these islands is beach-based and visitor expenditures will decline due to their vulnerability. These losses will have far-reaching social-economic consequences for the Bahamas. Our findings reveal a need for integrated coastal zone management that incorporates Tourism management strategies with adaptation measures to deal with climate change.
Brian King - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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using the delphi method to assess the potential of taiwan s hot springs Tourism Sector
International Journal of Tourism Research, 2008Co-Authors: Chengfei Lee, Brian KingAbstract:The purpose of the present study is to identify the various factors that influence the competitiveness of the hot springs Tourism Sector. The research draws on the models of Ritchie and Crouch, Dwyer and Kim, and Enright and Newton, who concluded that destination competitiveness is determined by three major components: resources and attractors, destination strategies and environments. The investigation produced both qualitative and quantitative data using the Delphi technique. An expert panel reached consensus about priorities for the development of Taiwan’s hot springs Tourism Sector and provided written justifi cations for their responses. This paper reports on the qualitative fi ndings of the three-round Delphi survey and provides a supply-side perspective on Taiwan’s hot springs Tourism Sector. An examination of the expert comments concluded that the Taiwanese are increasingly concerned with good health and longevity. This emerging characteristic offers new business opportunities for the providers of hot springs Tourism experiences to extend their appeal into health protection and medical treatments. However, if they are to achieve sustainable development and ensure highquality visitor experiences, hot springs proprietors will need to work closely with local governments and communities to promote sustainable use of natural hot springs and to conduct routine inspections of spa premises. Overall, the future of the hot springs Tourism Sector appears to be promising.
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using the delphi method to assess the potential of taiwan s hot springs Tourism Sector
International Journal of Tourism Research, 2008Co-Authors: Brian KingAbstract:The purpose of the present study is to identify the various factors that influence the competitiveness of the hot springs Tourism Sector. The research draws on the models of Ritchie and Crouch, Dwyer and Kim, and Enright and Newton, who concluded that destination competitiveness is determined by three major components: resources and attractors, destination strategies and environments. The investigation produced both qualitative and quantitative data using the Delphi technique. An expert panel reached consensus about priorities for the development of Taiwan's hot springs Tourism Sector and provided written justifications for their responses. This paper reports on the qualitative findings of the three-round Delphi survey and provides a supply-side perspective on Taiwan's hot springs Tourism Sector. An examination of the expert comments concluded that the Taiwanese are increasingly concerned with good health and longevity. This emerging characteristic offers new business opportunities for the providers of hot springs Tourism experiences to extend their appeal into health protection and medical treatments. However, if they are to achieve sustainable development and ensure high-quality visitor experiences, hot springs proprietors will need to work closely with local governments and communities to promote sustainable use of natural hot springs and to conduct routine inspections of spa premises. Overall, the future of the hot springs Tourism Sector appears to be promising. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley and Sons, Ltd.
Lars Hein - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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potential impacts of climate change on Tourism a case study for spain
Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, 2009Co-Authors: Lars Hein, Marc J Metzger, Alvaro MorenoAbstract:Despite an increased scientific understanding of the magnitude and regional variation in climate change in the coming decades, the societal costs of climate change remain difficult to quantify. This is mainly due to uncertainty surrounding future climate change and economic projections, as well as the complexities of linking physical impacts to economic processes. One of the Sectors for which it has been particularly difficult to assess the impacts of climate change is the Tourism industry. It is nevertheless likely that Tourism will be strongly affected by climate change, as many tourist activities are dependent on weather conditions. This paper reviews recent advances in modeling the impacts of climate change on the Tourism Sector and presents a case study focusing on the impacts of climate change on Tourism in Spain, where the Tourism Sector is particularly vulnerable to climate change.