The Impact of Sustainable Tourism Practices on Hotel Management in Rural Areas

Authors

  • Andres Saar Department of Geography, Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Tartu, 51005 Tartu, Estonia
  • Rasmus Tamm Department of Geography, Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Tartu, 51005 Tartu, Estonia
  • Jaanus Lepp Department of Geography, Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Tartu, 51005 Tartu, Estonia

Keywords:

Environmental Management; Hotel Operations; Rural Tourism; Sustainable Practices; Tourism Development

Abstract

As the hospitality sector shifts towards sustainable tourism, it is undergoing a serious transformation, in particular in the rural regions. It’s more of a trend than a shift, but one that is needed as the world’s environmental concerns increase and as consumer expectations change. This is a change in which rural hotels are leading, adjusting their management strategies to respond to eco-friendly principles without losing the charm and authenticity that attracts visitors to such relatively idyllic places.In this field, we will discuss how rural hotel management practice is changed by the sustainable traits, what challenges and opportunities they bring to the industry and what they promise to them in the long-term. Rural hotels are leading the way in using energy efficient operations as well as community engagement initiatives that have the potential of redefining the face of hospitality in the future.

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Published

2024-09-16

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

Section

Articles