Have wildfires and heatwaves changed holidays in Europe for good- - BBC News
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As parts of Europe continue to battle ongoing wildfires and persistent heatwaves, has the norm of a holiday in Europe changed forever?
Just this week, fires near tourist hotspots like Bordeaux were described as "fires of the century" and Spain declared a national emergency after wildfires swept near its capital of Madrid.
Meanwhile, the rising temperatures are having a knock-on effect to costs of holidaying in Europe, with sunbeds in some areas sometimes costing more than a flight to reserve.
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Video Summary
AI GeneratedThis report examines the intersection of climate change and the travel industry, highlighting how extreme weather is shifting tourist behavior toward cooler destinations and shoulder seasons. It also discusses the operational challenges for travel businesses and the rising costs of luxury beach amenities in popular European hotspots.