Caribbean tourism industry contends with climate change
While the Caribbean has long been versed in storm and disaster recovery, many destinations are realizing that they can no longer settle for ‘business as usual’.
Climate change is a global treath. Photo: nito500/123RF
In Antigua and Barbuda, tourism planners are exploring eco-friendly accommodations like ‘glamping’ – luxury campsites with low impact on beaches.
In Puerto Rico, hoteliers are swapping contingency plans to improve hurricane and disaster response.
Across the region, tourism stakeholders are grappling with the reality of climate change and the threat it poses to the region’s hospitality sector.
While the Caribbean has long been versed in storm and disaster recovery, many destinations are realizing that they can no longer settle for ‘business as usual’.
Source: Cayman Compass
