From Singapore to Sapporo, Asia’s ‘coolcation’ spots reshape global tourism amid climate change
Cities like Sapporo and Singapore are using innovative urban designs, from snow-powered air conditioning to ‘Supertrees’ to attract visitors
Heatwaves in Europe saw tourist sites including the Acropolis in Athens and the Eiffel Tower in Paris shut this summer, and the region is tipped to see a widening tourism divide due to the uneven impact of climate change. Its northern coastal regions are likely to have more than a 5 per cent increase in demand during summer and early autumn, while parts of its south will lose almost 10 per cent of summer tourists, according to a European Commission study.
That trend is likely to be replicated around the world.
From ice parks to green oases in city centres, here’s how the world is trying to help tourists beat the heat.