A dip in the North Sea followed by a bowl of moules-frites and large Duvel beer could soon replace the classic combination of the Mediterranean, paella and sangria for holidaymakers seeking cooler climes for their summer escape.
The head of Tui, the world’s largest holiday company, expects countries such as Belgium to soar in popularity in the coming years. Sebastian Ebel said climate change and more frequent wildfires would force tour operators to change their offers, adding: “The Canary Islands . . . will benefit from a more moderate climate. We will [also] focus on new destinations like the Nordics, Belgium and Holland.”
He also believes soaring temperatures will result in the peak holiday season starting earlier and finishing later, with more people opting to
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