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A economia circular no alojamento turístico em Portugal
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Esta dissertação aborda a temática da economia circular (EC) e sua aplicação pelo
setor de alojamento turístico em Portugal. Apesar de sua inegável importância econômica
e social a nível mundial, o setor do turismo gera externalidades negativas, principalmente,
ambientais. Um dos caminhos para que o turismo alcance os objetivos da sustentabilidade
está relacionado à mudança de uma perspectiva linear de produção e consumo para um
contexto de circularidade. Nesse sentido, a indústria do turismo pode e deve implantar os
conceitos e práticas de EC, obtendo vantagens competitivas, de inovação e potencial de
criação de valor.
O objetivo desta investigação consiste em explorar o atual cenário de aplicação das
práticas de EC pelo setor de alojamento turístico em Portugal. O estudo exploratório,
caracterizado por uma revisão de literatura, busca compreender o conceito de EC e como
este tem sido adotado pelo setor. A pesquisa empírica, de caráter quali-quantitativo,
dedica-se a aferir a adoção destas práticas nos diferentes tipos de alojamentos em
Portugal, considerando as dimensões mais relevantes identificadas na literatura: gestão,
construção e reforma, eficiência energética e hídrica e gestão dos resíduos.
Os dados recolhidos de uma amostra não-probabilística de 151 questionários
sugerem que, de maneira geral, práticas sustentáveis e de EC estão sendo implementadas
pelas empresas de alojamento turístico portuguesas, em maior ou menor grau. Enquanto
algumas ações implementadas se mostraram mais básicas, e, portanto, mais associadas a
práticas de sustentabilidade, práticas mais robustas, que seriam consideradas mais
circulares, também foram identificadas, como o uso de energia renovável e painéis
solares, o aproveitamento de águas de qualidade inferior e a realização de compostagem
dos resíduos orgânicos. As descobertas deste estudo fornecem, portanto, uma melhor
compreensão sobre a relação da EC e a indústria do turismo e seus benefícios, podendo
ser úteis para investigadores, criadores de políticas e profissionais do setor.
This dissertation addresses the issue of circular economy (EC) and its application by the tourist accommodation sector in Portugal. Despite its economic and social importance worldwide, the tourism sector generates negative externalities, mainly environmental. One of the ways for tourism to reach the goals of sustainability is related to the shift from a linear perspective of production and consumption to a context of circularity. In this sense, the tourism industry can and should implement CE concepts and practices, obtaining competitive advantages, innovation, and value creation potential. The objective of this investigation is to explore the current scenario of application of EC practices by the tourist accommodation sector in Portugal. The exploratory study, characterized by a literature review, seeks to understand the concept of CE and how it has been adopted by the sector. The empirical research, of a qualitative-quantitative nature, is dedicated to assessing the adoption of these practices in different types of accommodation in Portugal, considering the most relevant dimensions identified in the literature: management, construction and renovation, energy and water efficiency and waste management. Data collected from a non-probabilistic sample of 151 questionnaires suggest that, in general, sustainable and CE practices are being implemented by Portuguese tourist accommodation companies, to a greater or lesser extent. While some implemented actions proved to be more basic, and therefore more associated with sustainability practices, more robust practices, which would be considered more circular, were also identified, such as the use of renewable energy and solar panels, the use of quality water and composting of organic waste. The findings of this study therefore provide a better understanding of the relationship between CE and the tourism industry and its benefits, which could be useful for researchers, policy makers and professionals in the sector.
This dissertation addresses the issue of circular economy (EC) and its application by the tourist accommodation sector in Portugal. Despite its economic and social importance worldwide, the tourism sector generates negative externalities, mainly environmental. One of the ways for tourism to reach the goals of sustainability is related to the shift from a linear perspective of production and consumption to a context of circularity. In this sense, the tourism industry can and should implement CE concepts and practices, obtaining competitive advantages, innovation, and value creation potential. The objective of this investigation is to explore the current scenario of application of EC practices by the tourist accommodation sector in Portugal. The exploratory study, characterized by a literature review, seeks to understand the concept of CE and how it has been adopted by the sector. The empirical research, of a qualitative-quantitative nature, is dedicated to assessing the adoption of these practices in different types of accommodation in Portugal, considering the most relevant dimensions identified in the literature: management, construction and renovation, energy and water efficiency and waste management. Data collected from a non-probabilistic sample of 151 questionnaires suggest that, in general, sustainable and CE practices are being implemented by Portuguese tourist accommodation companies, to a greater or lesser extent. While some implemented actions proved to be more basic, and therefore more associated with sustainability practices, more robust practices, which would be considered more circular, were also identified, such as the use of renewable energy and solar panels, the use of quality water and composting of organic waste. The findings of this study therefore provide a better understanding of the relationship between CE and the tourism industry and its benefits, which could be useful for researchers, policy makers and professionals in the sector.
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Turismo circular Economia circular Alojamento turístico Turismo sustentável