WILL CLIMATE CHANGE PROMPT EVOLUTION IN TOURISM INDUSTRY?

The placement of tourism accommodation properties along Saint Lucia’s coastline, has traditionally provided visitors with direct access to the beauty of the natural environment. With climate change resulting in events of increasing adverse impact, existing operations are expected to be examined, to ensure the island’s main economic driver is not negatively affected. CEO of the Saint Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association, Noorani Aziz, examined the effect of recent climate events, and whether future operations within the industry may be impacted.