Extreme weather is becoming a key factor in holiday planning. In a recent Travel News poll, 63 of travel agents said that South African travellers are sensitive to extreme weather when choosing their international travel destinations.
Record-breaking heatwaves in Europe have resulted in temperatures soaring above 40C, with heat and wildfire warnings issued across Greece, Turkey, France, Italy, Portugal and Spain over the past summer holiday.
This years European summer has exposed the harsh new climate reality, said Sue Garrett , GM Supply, Pricing Marketing at Flight Centre South Africa. The temperatures are impacting comfort, safety, accessibility, and long-term sustainability.
