India, May 14 -- Tourism in the Asia-Pacific region faces an unprecedented convergence of existential threats - climate change, technological disruption, and geopolitical instability. These forces will challenge our assumptions and upend traditional models.

Climate change threatens the very ecosystems and landscapes that attract travelers. For PATA's numerous SIDS - Small Island Developing States and coastal destination members, rising sea levels imperil resorts, while extreme weather increasingly disrupts travel. Aviation - central to global tourism - is under scrutiny for its emissions. Yet, if we act with vision, these challenges can serve as catalysts for innovation.

Technology in tourism is a double-edged sword. While it risks wid...