Summer moves beyond summer: Heatwaves change European summer tourism

Frequent heatwaves are raising questions about the long-term sustainability of southern Europe as the world's leading summer holiday destination. Extreme heat means the tourism industry must plan, adapt and build resilience.

Author  HrTurizam.hr

22. July 2026.
Heat waves in Europe are no longer the exception, but the new rule. Climate change is raising average temperatures year after year, and the increasing number of days with extreme heat raises the question of whether southern Europe can maintain its status as the world's leading summer holiday destination in the long term. After an unusually early heat wave in May, Europe was hit by a new wave of extreme temperatures in June. F...
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Author  HrTurizam.hr

22. July 2026.