Tourism in a Changing Climate

No other industry in this world is more dependent on climate than travel and tourism is. From warm, sunny, beachfront resorts, to majestic, mountainous peeks and turbulence free flights, nearly every aspect of the industry is better off and more profitable when the weather is stable and predictable and travellers can move about safely and without disruption in a moderate climate.

Coastal destinations can construct resorts at a given height above sea level, store food for emergencies, implement disaster trainings and preparedness for staff and modify existing infrastructure to standards that can withstand major weather events and disasters. And mountain based businesses can take a “four seasons” approach by offering diverse activities like indoor sports, trekking and biking in warmer months and increasing retail and spa offerings for visitors. There are also opportunities for airlines and online travel companies.

Hotels and Resorts

Hotels and resorts are vulnerable to rising sea levels in coastal areas and changing weather patterns for properties ranging from waterfront to high elevations. With so many assets located in places that are exposed to elements, hotels and resorts stand to experience major costs when a massive storm comes ashore or when snow cover recedes which is already happening in the western United States. It will be difficult for such companies to secure property and casualty insurance for high risk geographies.

In an island like Sri Lanka that has an abundance beautiful sunsets, sandy beaches and multiple holidays a year, a gateway doesn’t really need months of planning.

Here are some of the best beach hotels in Sri Lanka; if life is being a beach and you need some island goodness in your life.

Jetwing Lighthouse, Uga Bay, Maalu Resort and Spa, Shangri La’s Hambantota Resort and Spa, Amaya Beach, The Fortress Resort and Spa, Jetwing Blue, Cape Weligama, Anantaya Passikudah, Anantaya Chilaw, Dickwella Resort and Spa, Vivanta by Taj – Bentota, Heritance Ahungalla, Amanwella, Cinnamon Bay, Casa Colombo Collection Mirissa.

Weather and Climates in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka being a tropical country located quite close to the equator, it brings an overall warm climate throughout the year with the exceptions of a couple of monsoons seasons which lasts for a couple of months. Sri Lankan climate suits well for tourists who want to work out on their tan and soak up a couple of vitamin Ds. However, the upland countries have a much cooler temperature than other parts if the country. Still the sun tends to shine almost everywhere. The coastal areas are both warm with a bit of humid due to the mixing of the ocean moisture. Sri Lanka doesn’t have a clear cut season at all, it’s all warm and humid throughout the year even during the monsoons you can always see a bit of the sun.

Since Sri Lanka doesn’t have marked seasons per say monsoon seasons are usually assumed within a range of months. The monsoon seasons are generally considered to be with May or August and November to February. January is said to be the coolest during the year whereas the hottest would be from May to June.

The average mean temperature along the coast of Sri Lanka is 26.7 degrees. Colombo has a range of 26 – 27 degrees. Place with high elevations tend to be around 16 degrees. Relative humidity ranges from 70% daytime to 90% during the night. At the end of the day you can usually describe as being very hot with a very high humidity. But still the Sri Lankans climate wont hinder your plans on having a great holiday of your life. Have you ever dreamed of being in the perfect place for emotions? You’ll get amazed about of the Sri Lankan climate once you start travelling around Sri Lanka.