Tourism business operators’ perceptions, knowledge and attitudes towards climate change at Victoria Falls

A significant gap exists between tourism business operators' understanding of climate change and their industry's accountability for its causes, despite recognizing its severe impacts on Victoria Falls. The study reveals that while respondents acknowledged the adverse effects—such as reduced water flow and infrastructure damage due to extreme weather—they also identified critical barriers like limited knowledge, financial constraints, and technical capacity. Conducted through a multidisciplinary approach combining surveys (63% response rate) and interviews with 122 operators, this research underscores the urgent need for enhanced climate change education, financing, and capacity-building to align tourism with Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Agreement commitments.

Dube, K., & Nhamo, G. (2020). Tourism business operators’ perceptions, knowledge and attitudes towards climate change at Victoria Falls. The Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.4102/td.v16i1.778