Impact of Climate Change on Ski Resorts: A Case Study of Fethiye Eren Mountain Ski Resort

Abstract ID: 3.5089
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Duran, O. (1)
Akbulut, O. (1)
(1) Muğla University, Nusrettin Mah. Dogan Sok., 48000 Mugla, TR
How to cite: Duran, O.; Akbulut, O.: Impact of Climate Change on Ski Resorts: A Case Study of Fethiye Eren Mountain Ski Resort, International Mountain Conference 2025, Innsbruck, Sep 14 - 18 2025, #IMC25-3.5089, 2025.
Categories: Tourism
Keywords: Climate change, Mountain tourism, Ski resorts, Destination life cycle
Categories: Tourism
Keywords: Climate change, Mountain tourism, Ski resorts, Destination life cycle
Abstract

Climate change is an urgent and significant challenge that presents unforeseen costs. The tourism industry is both a contributor to and a victim of climate change. While concepts such as impact, adaptation, maladaptation, mitigation, and resilience are commonly discussed within this sector, this study takes a unique approach by focusing on a ski resort that has experienced a notable decline. It uses the destination life cycle model to evaluate the downturn of Fethiye Eren Mountain Ski Resort through a case study methodology. The objective is to adapt the temporal dimensions of the destination life cycle model effectively to address the realities of climate change.