Water management practices in Euro-Mediterranean hotels and resorts
- 24 January 2022
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in International Journal of Water Resources Development
- Vol. 39 (3), 485-506
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2021.2015683
Abstract
The Mediterranean region, which is one of the world’s leading tourist destinations, is vulnerable to climate change and impacted by human water demand. Tourism is recognized as a major water-consuming sector, and the growth in tourism establishments has been matched by a growth in water demand. Hotels represent the highest water consumption rates in the tourist sector. In this study, a survey was carried out in the Mediterranean region. Responses from 80 hotels of different categories and countries were gathered, discussed and compared regarding water supply, water consumption and monitoring, water-saving strategies, and environmental awareness and willingness for future improvements.Keywords
Funding Information
- Consolidated Research Group – Catalan Institute for Water Research
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