Aims of the Commission

The International Society of Biometeorology (ISB) is an association of scientists interested in interactions between atmospheric processes and living organisms. The ISB consists of commissions and study groups. One of these is the Commission on Climate, Tourism and Recreation. The general objectives of the commission is to facilitate research and the dissemination of information on:

• Methods for assessing the relationships between climate, weather, tourism and recreation
• Assessment of the implication of extreme atmospheric events for tourism and recreation
• Tourism and health
• Climate change and tourism
• Thalassotherapy (Application of sea water and sea climate for health purposes)
• Supply of advisory services for proper climatic adaptation of travelers