Europe’s tourism industry faces growing pressure from rising travel costs and climate-related impacts, according to Eduardo Santander, CEO of the European Travel Commission. He says climate change is “very much related to travel costs,” pointing to how environmental factors can increase expenses throughout travel and tourism supply chains.

Santander also highlights labour shortages as another constraint on the sector. Together, higher costs, staffing gaps and climate pressures are contributing to uncertainty for destinations and businesses across Europe. Outlets report the remarks in the context of broader industry challenges, but they focus on different aspects: some emphasize cost pressures tied to climate impacts, while others stress the combined effect of labour and economic strains on tourism operations.