Tourism And Climate Change: Mitigation And Adaptation Strategies In A Hospitality Industry In Bangladesh

Abstract

As global temperatures rise and weather patterns become increasingly erratic, the hospitality sector faces unprecedented challenges in mitigating emissions, promoting sustainability, and enhancing resilience to climate-related hazards. This paper explores the complex interplay between tourism and climate change, focusing on the mitigation and adaptation strategies employed by the hospitality industry to address these challenges. This study also examines the impacts of climate change activities on tourism that including shifts within tourist behavior, changes in destination competitiveness, and vulnerabilities to extreme weather events. In the research methods, quantitative method was conducted where the purposive sampling method was used to collect primary data collection approach. 200 primary questionnaires through google forms and hard copies were distributed to among desired respondents where response rate is 65%. After cleaning the datasets, 130 responses were usable to use in the analysis portion. Microsoft excel was used to retrieve the result of the research. Major finding of the study represented on the effectiveness of mitigation measures, such as energy-efficient technologies, sustainable resource management practices, and renewable energy integration, in reducing carbon footprints and promoting environmental stewardship in hotel operations. In the recommendation and implications part of the research paper, this paper provides insights into the challenges and opportunities for the hospitality industry in mitigating and adapting to climate change, while ensuring the long-term sustainability and viability of tourism development.