Implications of Climate Change on Outdoor Recreation: The Case of National Parks in Israel

Changing weather driven by climate change may influence tourists’ decisions about “when and where to go for vacation.” Indeed, the results of have altered attractiveness a variety destinations locations, therefore changing profitability tourism-based businesses. The aim study was evaluate potential impact on visits outdoor recreation sites. Specifically, research assessed weather, as well economic other characteristics, number domestic international tourists visiting national parks located in different zones within single country—Israel. This based unique database actual daily Israel during six-year period (2012–2017). Each park has accessibility characteristics offers attractions. data included maximum temperature, rain, extreme temperature indices measuring heat cold. econometric analysis showed that weather-related parameters statistically significant effect among both tourists, while magnitude varies visitors’ place origin.