New Delhi, May 5 -- The hottest year ever recorded was 2023. We can expect another searing hot summer this year, possibly comparable to the terrible 2024. And like the previous two years, the heat will affect families and their travel plans during the holiday season. Where can they go when even the mountains are now warm in June? Very few places will remain hospitable in this new normal. How will emerging and existing destinations cope with an avalanche of tourists without compromising on their own systems? What options exist? Treat heat like an emergency. The key for tourist hotspots in the summer is developing hyper local heat mitigation plans, with inputs from plans created by their respective states. This ranges from cool roofs, nature-...