Life cycle assessment to address the environmental impacts of tourism in a Spanish tourist destination: The case of Rias Baixas (Galicia) holidays
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Transportation and accommodation significantly impact tourism's environmental footprint. Choosing public transport like trains over planes is crucial for sustainable travel and reducing overall ecological effects.
Area Of Science
- Environmental Science
- Sustainable Tourism
- Life Cycle Assessment
Background
- Global tourism growth presents significant environmental challenges.
- Integrating environmental sustainability with social aspects is vital for the tourism sector's future.
- Innovation is needed to develop new sustainable tourism models and strategies.
Purpose Of The Study
- To conduct a holistic environmental impact assessment of tourism using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method.
- To analyze the environmental impact across all tourism activity stages: transport, accommodation, catering, and activities.
- To compare the environmental influence of different transportation modes (train vs. plane) and tourist activities.
Main Methods
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) applied to a case study of a trip from Madrid to Rías Baixas.
- Consideration of a four-night stay, including a music festival and a cultural museum visit.
- Analysis of two alternative transportation scenarios: train and plane.
Main Results
- Transportation was the primary contributor to most assessed environmental impacts.
- Accommodation's impact was significant due to food and energy consumption.
- Thermal baths and museums were identified as high-impact tourist activities.
- The choice of transportation mode critically influences the overall environmental footprint.
Conclusions
- Public transportation, particularly trains, offers a more environmentally friendly alternative to flying.
- Sustainable tourism requires careful consideration of transportation choices and in-destination activities.
- Reducing the environmental impact of tourism necessitates a holistic approach across all travel components.
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