Extreme weather is changing tourism, travel industry isn’t ready

Greek wildfires have forced evacuations of thousands of holiday-goers, while tourists wilted in Sardinia’s near-record heat last week

25 July 2023 - 17:19 By Jack Wittels

An idyllic summer vacation turned into a nightmare after thousands of people were evacuated from Greek islands beset by wildfires — the latest reminder that Europe’s tourism industry needs to confront the realities of climate change and adapt fast...

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