Success factors for effective plastic avoidance in tourism: a German consumer study with focus on beach holidays
Daniel Friedrich
Abstract:Hotels are under increasing pressure to reduce their plastic consumption and keep holiday destinations cleaner. Tourism experts already pointed to a variety of solutions, from replacing, avoiding to waste collection campaigns with guests. This study mirrors these measures with the opinions of German consumers who, in the European Union, travel most and mainly for beach holiday. A survey (n = 630) showed that plastic prevention should be practised by holiday organisers, actively involving guests, e.g. in beach … Show more
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