Coastal, Mountain Destinations Already Hit By Climate Change – EU Tourism Chief

Europe’s tourism commissioner warned on Tuesday that climate change is already damaging major travel destinations in the region, with coastal and mountain regions facing the biggest risks.

“Extreme weather is already affecting destinations across Europe. Coastal and mountain regions are particularly exposed, from rising sea levels to biodiversity loss,” commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas told ITB Berlin.

He framed the stakes in blunt terms: “Tourism depends on a healthy, safe and attractive environment. Without it, there is no touri