Tourism recreation and climate change/edited by C. Michael Hall and James

Chimate change is one of the major global environmental issues facing the world today. Its potential impacts will be felt throughout the world. As the world's largest industry, tourism both contributes to, and will be dramatically affected by, climate change. This presents an immense challenge for an industry that has sought to present itself to the world as sustainable and supportive of the environment and the economy.

Long-haul travel may become increasingly expensive as regulators seek to restrict greenhouse gas emiscons and potential harm to the atmosphere. Coastal and alpine regions are starting to reconsider their tourism product in the light of the perceived impacts of climate change, not only in terms of their immediate environment, but also which risks are covered by insurance. Perhaps for the first time the impacts of tourism are not just being considered at the local level. but on a global basis.

This book represents the first comprehensive examination of the relationship between tourism and climate change and is of interest not only to students of tourism, but also to policy-makers and the tourism industry who will have to respond to the challenges posed by climate change.