According to an AccuWeather report, global warming threatens global tourism 

11-06-24

Global warming threatens to devastate international tourism over the next decade, radically transforming the way we travel.

Rising temperatures and heat waves are having a devastating impact on tourism destinations around the world, affecting every continent, including Europe, the U.S., the Middle East, Asia and Australia. This upward trend poses a significant challenge to the tourism industry, jeopardizing its sustainability and viability. 

According to a report by AccuWeather, if proactive measures are not taken, the future of tourism could be severely compromised, reducing physical travel to a minimal activity and leading to virtual travel becoming the primary means of experiencing new places as real-world conditions become increasingly inhospitable to tourists.

A recent analysis by AccuWeather predicts that the rise in global temperatures between 2030 and 2100 could significantly exceed current climate model forecasts. 

Some land regions could experience an average temperature increase of between 2.8 and 5.5 degrees Celsius over the next three to four decades, raising alarms especially in areas such as India, where temperatures have exceeded 49 degrees Celsius.

In the U.S., several regions have experienced record temperatures, especially affecting places like Phoenix and Las Vegas. In Phoenix, the National Weather Service reported a new high of 45°C last Thursday, surpassing the previous record of 44°C set in 2016. Similarly, Las Vegas matched its record for the earliest occurrence of temperatures of at least 43°C, with a new high of 44°C on the same day. The heat wave spread to other parts of Arizona, California and Nevada, where places like Death Valley National Park also set new temperature records, recording a high of 50°C.

Europe is also experiencing an unprecedented heat wave, with several countries reaching new temperature highs. Parts of the continent have seen temperatures well above 40°C. For example, Rome reached 34°C on July 27, Cannes matched this figure on July 29, and Malta also reached 34°C on July 27.

In specific regions of India, temperatures have reached 50 degrees Celsius. Exceeding 52 degrees Celsius could make these areas uninhabitable for extended periods without cooling solutions, posing serious risks. Countries such as India, along with parts of Pakistan, Iran and its neighbors, could face increasing mortality rates due to these extreme temperatures.