Climate services for tourism: Insights from Caribbean Small Island Developing States

Climate Services

Jodi-Ann Petrie¹  Cédric J. Van Meerbeeck²  Amanda Charles³  Adrian Trotman³  Roché Mahon³  Jimena Eyzaguirre³  Ravidya Burrowes⁴  Lindsay Matthews⁵ 

[1] Corresponding author.;Canadian Centre for Centre for Climate Services – Environment and Climate Change Canada, Gatineau, Canada;Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology, Husbands, St. James, Barbados;ESSA Technologies Ltd, Ottawa, Canada;Independent Consultant, formerly of ESSA Technologies Ltd., Ottawa, Canada;

关键词: Climate services;    Climate adaptation;    Tourism;    Global Framework for Climate Services;    Small Island Developing States;    Caribbean;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Peer reviewed literature on the availability and use of climate services in the operations and management of tourism is scarce. Using a multi-method approach, we provide insights on both basic and specialised climate information utilised by a range of public and private sector tourism decision-makers in the most tourism-dependent region in the world - the Caribbean. We also examined whether existing climate information meets tourism destination planning, marketing and operational decision-making needs and how the tourism industry could more effectively and efficiently integrate climate information to enhance sector performance. Results from research with 47 Caribbean hoteliers and tourism policy-makers show that short-term destination and source market weather information are widely consulted, but the use of historical climate information and longer-term climate forecasts is comparatively lower. There are few tailored climate information products and services, and uptake of the few that exist is low. Current climate information inadequately fulfills decision-makers’ needs due to a number of challenges, including a short history of engagement between the climate and tourism communities, along with a partial understanding of the needs and preferences of tourism stakeholders. Evidence suggests that a new generation of specialised climate information products can enhance climate risk management amongst tourism suppliers. Further research and relationship building will be needed to support the co-production and uptake of tailored climate information for the Caribbean tourism sector. Tourism-dependent Small Island Developing States in other regions interested in pursuing climate services for tourism can learn from the experience and approach used in the Caribbean.

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