Tourism has developed into one of the largest economic sectors in the world in recent decades. But this expansion also brings with it challenges - especially in times of climate change. On November 5, 2024, around 150 experts gathered in Zell am See for the 11th Tourism Mobility Day to discuss the opportunities and challenges of sustainable mobility in the tourism sector. The event was organized by the Federal Ministry of Labor and Economics and the Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, who underlined the importance of climate protection and sustainable mobility for tourism in the future. Tourism and climate change: A problematic relationship Tourism is not only a significant economic factor, but also a major emitter of greenhouse gases. Tourist mobility, especially through travel by car, plane or bus, contributes significantly to CO₂ emissions. At the same time, many tourism regions are particularly affected by the effects of climate change. Increasingly frequent extreme weather events such as droughts, floods or storm surges pose major challenges for both nature and the tourist infrastructure. In her opening speech, Climate Protection Minister Leonore Gewessler stressed the urgency of making tourism more sustainable: "The tourism sector, as one of the largest domestic economic sectors, must face the challenges of climate change. On the one hand, tourism destinations are increasingly affected by the effects of climate change, and on the other hand, tourist mobility is the driver of the overall emissions of every holiday." Gewessler points to the paradigm shift that is necessary to reduce the negative effects of mass travel. Climate-friendly mobility as a solution A central theme of the event was the question of how sustainable mobility solutions can shape the tourism of the future. The approach,