Future heat-related climate change impacts on tourism industry in Cyprus

Lemesios, Giannis; Giannakopoulos, Christos; Papadaskalopoulou, Christina; Karali, Anna; Varotsos, Konstantinos V.; Μουστάκας, Κωνσταντίνος; Malamis, Dimitris; Zachariou-Dodou, Maria; Petrakis, M.; Loizidou, Maria

doi:10.1007/s10113-016-0997-0

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“…PM10 was not found to have a confounding effect on the relationship between mortality and temperature. Lemesios et al (2016) refer to future heat-related impact assessment of tourism industry to climate change. The research was made with the use of ''Tourism Climate Index,'' as well as ''Beach Climate Index.''…”

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Climate change impacts and adaptation options in the Mediterranean basin

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Climate change impacts and adaptation options in the Mediterranean basin

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“…Anticipating a future with extreme wildfire in Cyprus requires to account for several factors, including the continued abandonment of rural communities and livelihoods (Zoumides et al 2017;Perpina Castillo et al 2018) and predictions of climate change in the Mediterranean basin (Giorgi and Lionello 2008;Papakonstantinou et al 2011;Lelieveld et al 2012;Lemesios et al 2014). Acknowledging and communicating the possibility of a collapse of the emergency response system allows to anticipate difficult triage decisions ahead of complex operational scenarios during the emergency (Castellnou et al 2019).…”

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Uncharted territory: governance opportunities for wildfire management and the case of Cyprus

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Steelman,

Charalambidou

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Int. J. Wildland Fire

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Global environmental and social change are pushing wildfire activity and impact beyond known trajectories. Here, we conducted a targeted review to distill five wildfire challenges that we argue form opportunities for their governance (research aim 1). We exemplified our arguments by drawing from the case of Cyprus (research aim 2), a small island country in the south-east European Mediterranean Basin at risk of extreme wildfire impact. Findings indicate that burning for social and ecological resource benefits, innovative management paradigms and anticipatory governance systems offer actionable solutions to the wildfire paradox and the limits of suppression. Local adaptive institutions and a reconceptualisation of wildfire as a risk and process beyond technocratic interpretations are necessary to account for broader social conditions shaping wildfire regimes and community impact. Governance systems that accommodate collective action have proven suitable to address multiple wildfire complexities linked with different socio-economic systems and values. A systematic literature review, policy review, and qualitative data collection on wildfire management in Cyprus track back to the initial framing. Our case study offers insights for tackling wildfires with actionable steps through overarching governance systems, and illustrates the potential for change in thinking of and acting on wildfire in flammable landscapes globally.

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“…It advocates for equal distribution of economic and social benefits among all stakeholders while prioritizing the conservation of natural resources [24]. Subcategories of sustainable tourism such as rural tourism, agritourism, and ecotourism offer alternative forms of tourism development [25].…”

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Emerging Sustainability Trends in Tourist Facilities: A Comparative Assessment of Multiple Hotels and Resorts

Papallou,

Katafygiotou,

Dimopoulos

2024

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This study presents a comparative assessment of emerging sustainability trends in tourist facilities, focusing on multiple hotels and resorts. By analyzing various aspects, such as energy efficiency, waste management, water conservation, and community engagement, this study evaluates the sustainability initiatives undertaken by these establishments. Through a systematic review of sustainability reports, practices, challenges, and innovations, it identifies key trends shaping the future of sustainable tourism in the hospitality industry. Initially, two case studies of hospitality developments that are awarded with sustainability prizes have been reviewed. These real estate developments are located in the Maldives and Greece, and following their detailed review, a comparison is drawn with a sample of multiple hotels in Pafos City, Cyprus. This study aims to ascertain the presence of a reciprocal relationship between sustainable tourism destinations and their immediate environs, encompassing the local community. This investigation hinges on an analysis of the sustainable practices implemented by hotels situated within these destinations. Moreover, this study explores the distance of hotels from achieving sustainable development by analyzing their environmental, social, and economic practices. This investigation encompasses a range of hotels in Cyprus and internationally. Recommendations toward a more sustainable approach for touristic real estate units has been made, and it is concluded that the development of sustainable tourist destinations requires active involvement from the local and the government authorities, supported by programs facilitating sustainable tourism. Encouraging synergies among businesses and supporting destination management partnerships are crucial. Sustainable hospitality should adhere to environmental excellence, social responsibility, and economic viability. The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers, hotel managers, and stakeholders seeking to enhance environmental performance and social responsibility within tourist accommodations.

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Future heat-related climate change impacts on tourism industry in Cyprus

Cited by 21 publications

References 25 publications

Climate change impacts and adaptation options in the Mediterranean basin

Climate change impacts and adaptation options in the Mediterranean basin

Uncharted territory: governance opportunities for wildfire management and the case of Cyprus

Emerging Sustainability Trends in Tourist Facilities: A Comparative Assessment of Multiple Hotels and Resorts

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