Heatwaves, wildfires and the hot summers that could change how we holiday With rising temperatures causing chaos worldwide, what does it mean to be a tourist in a world on fire? The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025
Do heatwaves, wildfires and travel costs signal the end of the holiday abroad? Leading researcher forecasts ‘beginning of the age of non-tourism’ despite industry returning to pre-pandemic highs The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2025
Tourism boycott? Europe travel to US drops in wake of Trump presidency Flight arrivals from western Europe plummeted by 17% in March, as part of a global negative US travel trend. Is there a tourism boycott going on? Euronews · Apr 22, 2025
‘Used like taxis’: Soaring private jet flights drive up climate-heating emissions Analysis of 19m flights between 2019 and 2023 reveals 50% rise in emissions, condemned as ‘gratuitous waste’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2024
‘Cruisezilla’ passenger ships have doubled in size since 2000, campaigners warn Experts say booming demand for holidays afloat mean ocean liners’ burden on the environment is growing The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2024
European cities hope jet-setting Taylor Swift fans will splash the cash for Eras tour The superstar arrives in Europe next month – and Swifties, tourist boards and venues are already preparing The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2024
Flying in Europe up to 30 times cheaper than train, says Greenpeace Campaigners say cheap flights, made possible by tax breaks for airlines, are encouraging people to heat the planet The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023
Inequality driving the climate crisis Affluent thirst for resources is accelerating the climate crisis, researchers say Salon · Apr 19, 2023