Climate Change Impact on Tourism Enterprises in South Africa

Shadreck Matindike, Stephen Mago, Flora Modiba and Loice Tamirepi
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Shadreck Matindike: Nelson Mandela University
Stephen Mago: Nelson Mandela University
Flora Modiba: Nelson Mandela University
Loice Tamirepi: Arizona State University, Thunderbird School of Global Management

Chapter Chapter 2 in Resilience in the Hospitality and Travel Industry in Africa, 2026, pp 17-30 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Because of its dependence on natural resources including climatic conditions, the tourist industry is particularly susceptible to the effects of climate change, which poses a huge danger to industries all over the world. The purpose of this chapter is to examine the impact that climate change has had on tourism firms in South Africa. The chapter highlights several significant implications, some of which include the modification of weather patterns, the escalation in the incidence and extent of severe weather situations, and the deterioration of natural features including beaches, nature reserves, and sites of historical significance. These changes have significant repercussions on the amount of tourists, seasonal flows, and the general economic stability of businesses that are involved in tourism. We examine the adaptive strategies that tourism businesses have implemented, focusing on the efforts that have been made to reduce the negative consequences of climate change. The chapter contributes to the knowledge about the consequences that climate change has on tourism and gives key players in the tourist industry in South Africa with insights that can be put into action. It is possible for the South African tourism industry to improve its resilience by taking proactive measures to address the difficulties posed by climate change. This will ensure the industry’s continued sustainability over the course of time and its capacity to attract tourists from both inside the country and from other countries.

Keywords: Climate change; Tourism enterprises; South Africa; Sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-3210-0_2

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