Journal of Tourism & Hospitality
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Department of Marine Sciences, University of The Aegean, Mytilene, Greece

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• Research Article   
  Beach Carrying Capacity at Touristic 3S Destinations: Its Significance, Projected Decreases and Adaptation Options under Climate Change
  Author(s): Isavela N. Monioudi* and Adonis F. Velegrakis
  
  The objective of this short contribution is to discuss a most significant emerging challenge for the 3S tourism: The reduction of the beach carrying capacity for recreation due to the erosion brought by climate change. Projections on the potential carrying capacity reductions of two major touristic island 3S destinations in the Mediterranean (Santorini, Greece) and the Caribbean (Saint Lucia) are presented. The results show severe impacts on the carrying capacity of all beaches in these islands. By 2050 and under the moderate RCP 4.5 scenario, up to 50% of the Santorini beaches will permanently retreat by 50% of their current recorded maximum width due to the relative sea level rise, whereas under the 100-year extreme storm conditions at least 67% of all beaches will be completely (at least temporarily) inundated, exposing backshore assets to flooding. Under the s.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2167-0269.22.11.500

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