Singapore tourism vulnerable to climate change

capital of capital of capital of capital of Singapore touristry indefensible to modality replaceConclusionThe overall aim of this research is to run across the ways in which tourism in Singapore is vulnerable to mood castrate. Predicting humour dislodge is Byzantine but hitherto to a greater extent complex is predicting how people will respond to that change (Perry, 2005, 94). Therefore, tourists, who are major players in this tourism business, are exceptionally crucial. This study employs tourists perceptions and opinions as well as statistical data from government sources in understanding how tourism in Singapore whitethorn be affected under predicted mode change scenarios in the coming decades. Three research objectives were developed for addressing this aim as mentioned in the introduction. In this concluding chapter, summary of the conduces for each of these objectives would be risquelighted. accusatory one To document the nature humour as a vision for tourism in SingaporeAtmospheric weather conditions may stir tourist demand, participation, experiences and satisfaction (de Freitas, 2003 Yu et al, 2009). Singapores hot and sunny weather condition and all-year-round sun acts as a huge impetus attracting tourists. The significance of mode among different performers was revealed in the survey and confirmed the findings by Hamilton, et al (2005) that weather and humor can act as both push and pull factors. despite acknowledging that climate is an important resource for tourism in Singapore, this study make an interesting finding that weather did not prove to be the final choice touching tourists decision to Sentosa. Attractions in the destination was consistently be first when respondents were asked the splendour of factors relevant to their visit to a country for tourism as well as the most important factor affecting their decision in visiting Sentosa.With attractions creation the most important factor affecting tourists choice to Sen tosa, there is high possibility that Sentosa may be chosen in spite of the seeming bad weather. Tourists indicate that they would likely substitute beach tourism for other activities such as interior sightseeing attractions within Sentosa which are not weather dependent. Hence adversity to Sentosa is unlikely to be affected because of the diverse types of attractions Sentosa provides. This indirectly points to a larger picture that for destinations attracting mostly day visitors, climate change may crap smaller implications, since potential visitors are more likely to change plans or adapt to the on-site weather conditions (Aylen et al., 2005).Objective two To estimate coming(prenominal) effects and risks on the tourism do chief(prenominal) under direct predicted climate change scenariosThe tourism sector in Singapore generates more than S$12 billion in tourism receipts yearly and employs near 60% of the workforce in Singapore (MOM, 2009 MTI, 2009). Given the increasing impo rtance of the tourism industry to the economy, it is critical to understand the implications of climate change for the industry. temper change has the potential modify tourist demand and travel patterns (Scott et al., 2004). Although climate change may bring about new opportunities for some countries, Singapore would most likely be faced with more challenges. Firstly, with global warming, Singapore may become too hot and humid for comfort. Secondly, with the climate of other regions and countries ever-changing for the better, the need for a winter escape to warm climate countries diminishes.In addition, the study investigated the reactions of tourists behaviour to the possible direct impact of climate change that might most probably impact Singapore in the coming years. Increasing rainwater days would most likely resolution in a decrease in days of stay with tourists indicating that they would understood choose to come to Singapore but avoiding that heavy rainfall periods. On th e other hand, in the case of an increase in temperature or rainfall events which are super unpredictable, it seems that tourists would more likely accept and plan their activities to hold these random weather conditions.These fairly negative takes demonstrate the need for the sector to look into ways that can improve the attractiveness and competitiveness of Singapore as a tourist destination. Studies have shown that tourists are capable of adapting and changing their travel behaviours when facing uncertainties and unexpected factors. Stewart Vogt (1999) suggest that tourism plans often were changed, specially regarding on-site activities. Therefore, what is most important is the initial motivation of attracting tourists to Singapore.Singapore must(prenominal) prove herself as a worthy destination with many ersatz activities that is available for visitors facing extreme hot weather or jerky rainfall due to the changing climate. With Singapores tourism industry being highly d iversified without favouring any particular type of tourism, there is a residue of both indoor and outdoor attractions to provide visitors satisfactory tourism experiences even under uncertain weather conditions. In addition, statistics show that shopping, is one of the main motives of tourists coming to Singapore as well as a high revenue earning sector, with Orchard Road being the most visited site in Singapore. Thus, if shopping which is non-weather dependent, is one of the main attractions motivating tourists to Singapore, it seem possible that climate change may have little impact in changing tourists minds about visiting Singapore.Objective three To discuss mitigation policies industrious or suggested by the UNWTO access the consequences of employing these strategies in SingaporeTwo mitigation strategies are reviewed encouraging short-haul destinations and market climate policy instruments which includes taxation. Singapore is a small island state with only the Southeast Asi an region being within its short-haul destination. Thus, promoting short-haul destination as a mitigation strategy may lead to detrimental economic consequences for Singapore as a result of vast lost of a significant potential share of tourists. amid the two strategies reviewed, the latter seems to be a more desirable. This is reflected in 75% of respondents ex pressure willingness to increase their spending on green facilities which includes fuel efficient aeroplane. They view that it is their social and environmental responsibility to spend a little more for the sake of the environment.Although mitigation strategies for the tourism industry may not be welcomed by both tourism operators and tourists as they are likely to result in an increase in cost of travel or inconvenience, therefrom reducing competitiveness, they are deemed essential. Unlike natural disasters or terrorist attacks, climate change is not just a short-term effect that could then be quickly forgotten. As King co ncludes aptly In my view, climate change is the most severe problem we are facing today, more knockout even than the threat of terrorism (2004 176). Therefore, the need for mitigation strategies in Singapore to reduce the trend of future climate change impacts is a pressing necessity.