Tourism serves as a significant driver of economic growth, providing substantial revenues, employment opportunities, and investments to local destination communities. However, unplanned levels of tourism activity often lead to negative social, cultural, environmental, and psychological outcomes for destination communities, adversely affecting residents’ quality of life, health, and well-being. Current approaches to evaluating the impacts of tourism…
Booking.com, in collaboration with UN Tourism, has launched a new series of online training sessions aimed at transforming sustainability in the hospitality industry. These courses, hosted on the Tourism Online Academy (TOA)—a collaborative project between UN Tourism and IE University—focus on key areas such as community engagement, energy and greenhouse gases, food, and water management….
The study by Godovykh, Fyall, and Baker (2024) delves into the impact of sustainable hotel badges on guest perceptions and behaviors. It examines how sustainability certifications influence guests’ attitudes toward hotels and their booking intentions. By analyzing guest responses to sustainability labels, the researchers aimed to understand the role these badges play in shaping consumer…
