Weather and climate challenges facing urban Mountain National Park destinations
Mountain tourism destinations are important for socio-economic development, ecosystem services and recreational opportunities. However, these destinations are highly vulnerable to weather and climate variations. This study examines the impact of climate variability and changes in tourism in urban mo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2025-12-01
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| Series: | Cogent Social Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2025.2548861 |
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| Summary: | Mountain tourism destinations are important for socio-economic development, ecosystem services and recreational opportunities. However, these destinations are highly vulnerable to weather and climate variations. This study examines the impact of climate variability and changes in tourism in urban mountain destinations, with a specific focus on the Table Mountain National Park. This study employed a mixed-methods approach, utilising primary data from interviews and archival data obtained through remote sensing. Qualitative data analysis using ATLAS.ti and indices such as the heat stress index and Standard Precipitation Index using Mann Kendal Trend Trest, Microsoft Excel ToolPak, and other statistical methods revealed that Table Mountain National Park faces substantial threats from climate change-related extreme weather events. These threats, including droughts, extreme rainfall, strong winds, and wildfires, have increased in frequency and intensity, negatively impacting the tourism sector. These disruptions result in considerable financial losses, damage to infrastructure, and reduced revenue, posing significant risks to tourists’ health, safety, and security. This study recommends enhanced management practices, increased investment in insurance, and reliable and early warning systems to manage climate disasters. Furthermore, greater investment in disaster response equipment and assets is required to address escalating climate threats. |
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| ISSN: | 2331-1886 |