The Existential Climate Change Fears Hit Major Hotels and Airlines

Many hotel brands around the world fear that extreme weather conditions will lead to water shortages in the next few years, while some airlines worry about heavy and unpredictable winds. So, for example, AccorHotels and Hilton are worried about droughts and inadequate water supply while American and Japan airlines point to the hazards of increased hurricanes and cyclones. This is according to surveys conducted by a UK climate nonprofit, the CDP, which asked public and private companies around the world to describe in detail risks they believe are associated with climate change. The results of the survey highlight the intensity of the impact climate change will likely have on the travel industry, rendering some destinations too hot to be desirable, causing widespread damage to infrastructure, and disrupting food and water supply. While some