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Coastal asset risks imperil tourism resilience
Climate-exposed destinations require adaptive infrastructure investments and operational recalibration
Risk profile
Travel & leisure services
Publication date: 14 Apr 2025
By Eye For Business
Operational disruptions
68% of tourism entities report material exposure to coastal erosion, with 60% of Caribbean resorts facing sea level threats by 2035. Sector emissions account for 10% of global GHGs, risking €95/tonne carbon penalties under EU aviation fuel reforms.
Financial exposures
Extreme weather inflates Asian-Pacific operators' insurance premiums by 22% annually since 2023. Supply chain disruptions from flooding add €4.3bn logistics costs sector-wide through 2027.
Adaptive measures
73% of entities now deploy AI-driven demand forecasting to reroute 19% of bookings from high-risk zones. 68% of resort operators implement coastal regeneration projects, reducing flood repair costs by 32% through mangrove restoration initiatives.
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