Glamping and the Development of Sustainable Tourism: A Portuguese Case Study

Fernandes, Sara; Ferreira, Daniela; Alves, T. C.; Sousa, Bruno

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-59820-4_14

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“…In recent years, the glamping industry has experienced remarkable market growth (Carol et al 2022), driven by a con uence of factors encompassing environmental consciousness, shifting consumer behaviour, a growing preference for low-carbon products (Widhiarini 2023), an upsurge in domestic tourism resulting from global health (Miaty 2022) and political con icts, and an escalating desire to connect with pristine natural environments (Fernandes et al 2021). This trend re ects a broader societal shift towards more sustainable and experiential forms of travel and leisure (Xiang 2023).…”

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Life Cycle Assessment of Wooden Glamping Structures: A Carbon-Positive Solution by Innovation in Forest-Based Industry

Sebestyén

2023

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This paper examines the environmental impact of incorporating wood into glamping structures, revealing a significant net carbon sequestration effect. The wood used in these structures, sequestering 36.83 metric tons of CO2, surpasses the carbon emissions associated with the entire glamping life cycle, totaling 9.97 or 11.72 metric tons of carbon. One wood-based structure can store about 25 metric tons of carbon for 50 years. This noteworthy finding highlights how sustainably harvested wood can operate as a carbon sink, balancing carbon emissions produced throughout raw material procurement, manufacture, building, and use. The paper evaluates each step of manufacturing by life cycle assessment, applying the ‘cradle to grave’ approach. The assessment aims to identify possibilities for CO2 emission reduction in the supply value chain, developed horizontally in a region as well as vertically for glamping production among 7 Romanian companies. Such carbon-offsetting attributes offer a valuable tool in the fight against climate change, aligning with global sustainability goals. To maximize these benefits, sustainable sourcing and management of wood resources are essential, as is the adoption of carbon-positive design principles that prioritize carbon storage. Beyond carbon neutrality, this scenario presents an opportunity to educate stakeholders and guests about the significance of sustainable construction in mitigating climate change and the importance of material choices with low carbon footprints, carbon neutrality and environmental stewardship. The results of the study are presented in the context of other papers that have been written and published internationally, sharing the lessons learned from production and resource management techniques, with the aim of CO2 neutrality production from forest-based industry for tourism on the horizon.

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Life Cycle Assessment of Wooden Glamping Structures: A Carbon-Positive Solution by Innovation in Forest-Based Industry

Sebestyén

2023

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“…Accordingly, sustainable tourism and entrepreneurship are related on the basis of these guidelines. According to [ 15 ], sustainable tourism in Portugal is progressively becoming both a trend and a concern. The development of sustainable practices is evident in business efforts (e.g., glamping) and in relation to the motivations of tourist demand (e.g., eco-tourism, green tourism, and slow tourism) in Portugal.…”

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Lifestyle Entrepreneurship as a Vehicle for Leisure and Sustainable Tourism

Duarte

Dias

Sousa

et al. 2023

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The subject of this research is related to sustainable tourism and its connection with lifestyle entrepreneurship. The Portuguese business fabric is formed by micro, small, and medium sized enterprises which have emerged in big numbers over the last years, mainly related directly and indirectly to the tourism industry. The discussed issue of this study is whether these companies are a vehicle for sustainable tourism in rural areas. Via a qualitative method, through a comparative case study of 11 businesses, the goal is to evaluate if the lifestyle entrepreneurship initiatives promote sustainable tourism in rural areas, identifying the specific business created and evaluating their growth toward the planned strategies and actions related to internal resources and capacity, as well as marketing. Lastly, the results present the plans made for growth according to the necessary balance among economic progress, environment, public health, and a social context. This study promotes decision tools for entrepreneurs and destination managers as to the practices to be adopted with the goal of sustainable development. Thus, in terms of ecological responsibility, the use of renewable energy through biomass is a very efficient practice because it both produces energy and reduces waste, since the energy production comes from plants and animal waste.

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“…The trend of building glamping accommodation facilities guarantees the acceptance of a large number of tourists while minimizing the impact on the environment by using flexible and mobile structures as accommodation facilities (Fernandes et al, 2021).…”

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Glamping as a Form of Sustainable Tourism

Smolović,

Živanović

2023

Technogenesis, Green Economy and Sustainable Development

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The subject of research is glamping as a form of sustainable tourism. The aim of the research is to show the development of glamping in Serbia. Glamping is the successor of camping in a more refined form. It is important to note that the specificity of glamping is environmental awareness. Glamping is classified as ecotourism. The dependence of glamping on nature and nature on glamping is uncertain. That's why the point of glamping is to enjoy nature without harmful effects on it. Glamping is a relatively new trend, it appeared only in the last ten years. During that period, many countries developed a large offer of glamping, thus attracting many tourists. Serbia lags behind competing countries with its glamping offer. In the last few years, the glamping offer in Serbia has increased, but there is still a long way to catch up with the competition.

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Glamping and the Development of Sustainable Tourism: A Portuguese Case Study

Cited by 15 publications

References 15 publications

Life Cycle Assessment of Wooden Glamping Structures: A Carbon-Positive Solution by Innovation in Forest-Based Industry

Life Cycle Assessment of Wooden Glamping Structures: A Carbon-Positive Solution by Innovation in Forest-Based Industry

Lifestyle Entrepreneurship as a Vehicle for Leisure and Sustainable Tourism

Glamping as a Form of Sustainable Tourism

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