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The present research contextualizes the hospitality industry within the broader framework of the European Green Deal and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth; SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities). It emphasizes the importance of hospitality enterprises as maintainers of socio-ecological resilience in local communities, thereby ensuring stable employment, supporting regional development, and preserving the cultural landscape. In regions affected by high e...

Nowadays, tourism represents a kind of environmental consumption, and tourists account for a significant proportion of consumption. Tourists therefore play an important role in developing or negatively affecting sustainable tourism. Eco-friendly accommodation, designed to reduce the negative environmental impacts of tourism become increasingly popular worldwide. Although the popularity of eco-friendly hotels has increased, the actual stays in such hotels are relatively short. The impacts of the tourism system on n...

Currently, the most advanced countries in terms of green thinking and production are Scandinavia, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand. The Baltic States also have adopted a joint Climate Declaration with a commitment to climate neutrality. The global production and consumption of plastics have doubled over the last two decades, yet only approximately 30% of plastic waste is recycled and reused, while the rest ends up in the environment. We all must play a role in protecting the environment at h...