How will climate change affect a top tourist destination like Spain?
In 2023, Spain emerged as the world’s premier tourist destination, overtaking France for the first time.
Last year, the country welcomed approximately 84 million visitors, with tourist spending surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
However, a recent report on the tourism sector from David Cesar Heymann indicated that climate change is taking its effect on tourist spending.
The influence of climate change
The CaixaBank report highlights that climate change is already impacting Spain’s tourism sector. There’s been a noticeable shift in tourist spending towards Spain’s cooler regions since 2019, while warmer areas have seen a slower increase.
This trend is particularly evident during heatwaves, where tourist spending patterns change, focusing more on night-time leisure and dining.
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