Sustainable Tourism in the Face of Climate Change: An Overview of Prince Edward Island

Elinor Haldane, Lauren MacDonald, Nolan Kressin, Zoe Furlotte, Pelin Kınay (), Ryan Guild and Xander Wang
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Elinor Haldane: Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE C0A 2A0, Canada
Lauren MacDonald: Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE C0A 2A0, Canada
Nolan Kressin: Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE C0A 2A0, Canada
Zoe Furlotte: Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE C0A 2A0, Canada
Pelin Kınay: Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE C0A 2A0, Canada
Ryan Guild: Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE C0A 2A0, Canada
Xander Wang: Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE C0A 2A0, Canada

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 5, 1-17

Abstract: Tourism is being impacted by climate change all around the world. Tourism is now seen as one of the economic sectors least equipped for the risks and opportunities provided by climate change, and it is just now establishing the capacity to advance the knowledge required to teach businesses, communities, and governments about the concerns and potential solutions. As a small coastal island, Prince Edward Island (PEI) on Canada’s Atlantic coast is highly vulnerable to climate change extremes, including coastal erosion, sea-level rise, and flooding. The island’s tourism industry generates substantial revenue for businesses and the government, yet it is highly vulnerable to the climate extremes that impact beach and sea-faring attractions. Limited research has been reported on this topic, and most information on island tourism and how sustainable tourism is achievable is out of date. Here, we present evidence of climate-related impacts and vulnerabilities in tourism within PEI and highlight existing and future adaptation strategies to support sustainability in this sector. Key information gaps are highlighted, and recommendations are proposed to facilitate climate resilience in Prince Edward Island’s tourism sector.

Keywords: sustainability; tourism; Prince Edward Island; climate change; adaptation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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