Tourism

PRESENT	FUTURE	CONFIDENCE
Climate change is increasing the frequency of months when conditions are more comfortable for tourists in north-west Europe than in the Mediterranean.	The north-west European coast will be subject to enhanced pressure from tourism (for example, through a longer holiday season). Sea-level rise, increased storminess and changes in rainfall patterns may have an influence on infrastructure and desirability of holiday locations.	MEDIUM

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Climate change is increasing the frequency of months when conditions are more comfortable for tourists in north-west Europe than in the Mediterranean.

The north-west European coast will be subject to enhanced pressure from tourism (for example, through a longer holiday season).

Sea-level rise, increased storminess and changes in rainfall patterns may have an influence on infrastructure and desirability of holiday locations.

MEDIUM

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