Summer under stress: Germans avoid heat goals on vacation!

Summer under stress: Germans avoid heat goals on vacation!

Deutschland - The persistent heat waves in southern Europe provide discussions about the summer vacation of the Germans. Despite temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, many vacationers continue to choose travel destinations on the Mediterranean, such as Greece and Spain. This is also shown in a Booking.com survey, which showed that 43% of German travelers would consider choosing a different destination at extremely high temperatures. Tui boss Benjamin Jacobi has found that German sun, beach and sea appreciate, but want to avoid extreme heat conditions. This affects the decision regarding the holiday destinations because awareness of extreme weather events increases. According to the survey, 61% of those surveyed will pay more attention to the risks of extreme weather in the future.

Another trend that emerges is the so -called "cool cation", ie vacation in cooler regions. Surveys show that 73% of the 2,000 Germans surveyed indicate that climate change will influence their vacation planning. In the desired travel destinations, countries such as Finland and Ireland have gained significantly popularity: demand rose by 159% or 164% compared to the previous year. The increase in searches for holiday home stays on the Baltic Sea by 105% and in Brittany by 160% indicates that many travelers want to spend their vacation more in moderate climate zones.

The effects of climate change on Europe

The more common extreme events, such as heat and cold waves, are direct consequences of climate change. According to the German Weather Service such weather conditions have enormous economic effects and require precise climate monitoring. The climate models show that the frequency, duration and intensity of these events will increase in the future. In recent years, Europe has already experienced several extreme weather conditions, including a heat wave in summer 2010 and serious precipitation events that shaped both cold and hot phases.

A report of the World climate-like shows that the human influence is the main factor for climate change. In the past 2000 years, the surface temperatures of the earth have risen more quickly than ever before. The forecasts indicate that extreme weather phenomena, such as heat waves or heavy rain, will continue to strengthen. These developments are not only a challenge for vacation planning, but also for society as a whole.

A significant part of the discussion about climatic changes focuses on adapting to these new conditions. Germany has to deal with the consequences of climate change and integrate ecological solutions in order to improve flood protection and protect the environment. Measures such as the recovery of natural flood areas and the renaturation of water are of central importance.

The combination of personal travel preferences and the changing climatic conditions already mean that more and more German alternative holiday destinations are considering and adapting their travel behavior. The air is getting hotter, but the discussions about joint measures only begin.