Photograph: Guardian CommunityAs scorching heatwaves intensify and the frequency of wildfires surges, Martin is one of many European travellers who has changed how they plan their holidays. Three in four (76%) European travellers are adapting their behaviour to the climate crisis, according to a new survey by the European Travel Commission (ETC) shared exclusively with the Guardian. A preference for holidaying during the “shoulder season” – the months either side of the traditional high season of July and August – appeared more marked among UK travellers. Eduardo Santander, CEO of the European Travel Commission, said stable weather was essential for travel and tourism. “We recently began surveying European travellers on how they adjust their plans in response to changing weather patterns.

Source: The Guardian July 03, 2024 02:14 UTC