National and international experts analyse the sustainability of tourism models in Cullera
More than 30 experts in national and international tourism met at the 19th International Colloquium on Tourism Geography AGE-UGI in Cullera on 6, 7 and 8 June.
10 de june de 2024
The event, promoted by theCity of Cullera Chair of the Universitat de València and the Cullera City Council, was hosted by the Vice-Principal for Culture and Society of the UVEster Alba; the city’s MayorJordi Mayor; President G10 of theSpanish Association of Geography-AGEJosep Ivars, and Co-Director of the City of Cullera Chair - UVAdrián Ferrandis.
More than 30 representatives from national and international universities participated in the colloquium, such as DrDebbie Hopkinsfrom the University of Oxford, who opened the conference with her ‘Tourism and climate change’ lecture.
The symposium was organised in collaboration with theInter-university Institute for Local Development,theDepartment of Geographyof the Universitat de València and the Tourism Geography Group of the Spanish Geography Association (AGE: Spanish Association of Geography).
Tourism and climate change
Climate change is an environmental concern that also negatively affects the tourism industry. Popular destinations face issues arising from fresh water scarcity, forest fires, the extinction of species, extreme heatwaves and extreme weather conditions. These factors can deter travellers, thus, affecting the local economy.
The19thInternational Colloquium on TourismGeography AGE-UGIfocused on reflecting on the latest research and strategies to improve the adaptation of tourist destinations to climate change.
The organisers of the colloquium state that ‘the tourism industry can lead the fight against climate change through sustainability. This is not only about reducing negative impacts, but also about seizing opportunities to positively contribute to environmental, social and economic solutions.’
Adapting to new climate dynamics is essential for the future of tourism. Events such as the 19thInternational Colloquium on TourismGeography AGE-UGI promote collaboration and innovation in the industry to ensure sustainable and viable tourism in the long term.