Water management practices in Euro-Mediterranean hotels and resorts. Issue 3 (4th May 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mendoza, Esther; Ferrero, Giuliana; Slokar, Yness March; Amores, Xavier; Azzellino, Arianna; Buttiglieri, Gianluigi
• Is Part Of: International journal of water resources development. Volume 39:Issue 3(2023)
• Page Start: 485
• Page End: 506
• Publication Date: 2023-05-04
• Subjects: Environmental awareness -- survey -- tourism -- water reuse -- water-saving measures -- water supply; Water resources development -- Periodicals; Water-supply, Agricultural -- Periodicals; 333.91005
• DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2021.2015683
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0790-0627

Abstract

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.