Boiling Summers: A Challenge for Alpine Regions
This research explores the impact of rising temperatures on comfort levels and leisure activities in Austrian alpine regions. Utilizing data from the Zentralanstalt für Meteorologie und Geodynamik, the study highlights significant findings regarding tourist experiences under higher temperatures. With a sample of 118 participants, the analysis includes perceptions of comfort, adaptation to heat, and the importance of destination offers. The study aims to provide recommendations for improving visitor experiences and addresses the urgency of climate change in the context of Alpine tourism.
Boiling Summers: A Challenge for Alpine Regions
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Boiling Summers – a Threat for Alpine Regions? Marcella ManzlUniversity of Applied Sciences Krems Austria
Research Problem Temperatures in Austria 2015 Source: Zentralanstalt für Meteorologie und Geodynamik (2016)
Methodology Holiday Criteria LeisureActivities WeatherConditions Level ofComfort
Findings Influence of Temperatures on Level of Comfort Basis: total (n=118) in % Source: bytheauthor
Findings Basis: touristswhoexperiencedhottertemperaturescomparedtopreviousvisits (n=38) in % Adaption to higher Temperatures Source: bytheauthor
Findings Importance / Unimportance of Offers at the Destination Basis: total (n=118) in meanvalues Source: bytheauthor veryunimportant ratherimportant veryimportant ratherunimportant neithernor
Conclusion & Recommendations New Elements of Experience Alpine Escape Longitudinal Study Newly-interpreted Nutrition Public DrinkingFountains
„Wearethefirstgenerationthatcan end poverty,but the last thatcan end climatechange!“Ban Ki-moonFomerUnited NationsSecretary-General
