IMPACT OF WEATHER AND CLIMATE ON THIS SECTOR

Tourism activities are sensitive to weather conditions both at the departure point and the destination.

A precise, up to date weather forecast is required by the TOURIST INDUSTRIES working in the following sectors: SEA (BEACH TOURISM) or NAUTICAL ACTIVITIES (MARINAS), SNOW SPORTS or SKI RESORTS, and for the MOUNTAINS and HEALTH SPAS.

A good weather forecast can also be used to optimise the planning of tourism facilities in particular seasons, with the organisation of leisure activities combined with great weather.

THE MOST INFLUENTIAL METEOROLOGICAL/ CLIMATALOGICAL FACTORSS

Temperature: Tourism benefits from pleasant temperatures.

Hours of sunshine: Sunshine allows us to make better use of the day, which means there is an increased amount of leisure activities, especially outdoors.

Fog - Rain: Fog or rain influences the use of SWIMMING POOLS, BEACHES, etc. It also negatively affects TOURISM IN THE MOUNTAINS.

Wind: In general, it does not benefit tourism activities, however moderate winds help promote watersports. (SAILING, SURFING, WINDSURFING, etc).

Snow: This is an essential factor for WINTER TOURISM