Integrated application of selected elements of sustainability, circular economy, bioeconomy, and environmental management system in guesthouses

Abstract

Efforts to minimize negative effects on the environment are manifested in the hospitality sector in the form of integrated application of elements of sustainable business, circular economy, bioeconomy, and environmental management. Those who run accommodation facilities are becoming environmentally aware and feel that they should be more involved in sustainable practices and thus contribute to improving the environment both locally and nationally. The main goal of this study is to identify and evaluate the application of selected elements and measures of sustainable business, circular economy, bioeconomy, and environmental management in guesthouses of the Czech Republic. A questionnaire survey (n1 = 343) was carried out together with a qualitative focus group method (n2 = 5); the data evaluation was carried out using advanced statistical methods (Tukey HSD test, Kruskal-Wallis test, correspondence analysis). The results showed that a higher classification in the guesthouse is associated with an increasing trend in the number of environmentally friendly operating methods used. Measures related to waste sorting containers (74%) and energy-saving and LED light bulbs (68%) showed the highest values. The results are useful for the practice of national professional associations that support the careful handling of resources and thereby influence the entire hospitality sector.

Eco-friendly hotels and guesthouses as a new opportunity for resilience and sustainability: Evidence from the Czech Republic

“…However, there are numerous efforts to ensure business sustainability [ 5 , 62 , 63 ]. Using sustainable practices has led many accommodation facilities to comply with environmental legislation [ 41 ] and apply elements of the bioeconomy, environmental management system, and social responsibility beyond legislation in their operations [ 21 , 64 ]. Understanding responsible visitor behaviour is essential for tourism entrepreneurs, especially in the accommodation sector, if they expect economic and environmental benefits [ 65 ].…”

“…Efforts to minimize adverse environmental impacts are manifested in the hotel industry through the adoption of measures falling into the categories of sustainable business [ 19 , 20 ], environmental management [ 21 ], bioeconomy [ 22 ], and circular (bio)economy [ 23 – 25 ]. These categories are intertwined in the emergence of a toolbox [ 26 ] that also applies elements of an approach called ’smart hotel’ [ 27 , 28 ].…”

Responsabilidad de la industria cárnica en la gestión medioambiental y la generación de trabajo

“…Efectivamente, valora las acciones a largo plazo para minimizar perjuicios y preservar la funcionalidad y la asimilación ante impactos (Aguado Giménez et al, 2022, p. 10), así como también considera la economía circular, la sostenibilidad y la bioeconomía para reducir el consumo de agua, energía y químicos y mitigar la generación de ruido y residuos y la emisión de gases; indiscutiblemente, no solo considerando certificaciones, sino también actitudes y comportamientos responsables y respaldados en todos los ámbitos de desarrollo (Scholz et al, 2023(Scholz et al, , pp. 2730(Scholz et al, -2739.…”