Tourism destinations and the tourism industry have witnessed globalization and internationalization of travel, as more people travel around the world over the past few decades. On the other hand, global warming and rising sea levels are creating various types of impacts on places and people and there are increasingly worrying concerns about the devastating effects on the natural environment and people’s cultures.

Report content:

• Begin the essay with an intro that talks about climate change and tourism.
• Discuss how global warming and rising sea levels are impacting tourism destinations and attractions, including local communities who live near them. Use various real-life examples in your discussion.
• Examine how internationalization and globalization of travel can create challenges and opportunities for the tourism industry to manage the effects of global warming and rising sea levels. Support your discussion (s) with real-life examples.
• Conclude by discussing the challenges of sustainable tourism planning.