Background, Aim and Scope In the last decades, records indicate a high growth rate for tourism, making it one of the most important industries in the world economy. Since estimates outline a consolidation of this trend, an accurate identification and assessment of the environmental impacts related to the life cycle of tourist products is increasingly necessary. Pointing out methodological approaches, particular features and limitations of tourism LCA, this paper reviews the case studies found in the literature on implementations of Life Cycle-based Environmental Assessment tools. The overall objective is to better promote the Life Cycle Thinking approach within the concept of sustainable tourism.
Life Cycle Assessment in the tourism sector: a literature critical review
DE CAMILLIS, CAMILLO;RAGGI, Andrea;PETTI, Luigia
2009-01-01
Abstract
Background, Aim and Scope In the last decades, records indicate a high growth rate for tourism, making it one of the most important industries in the world economy. Since estimates outline a consolidation of this trend, an accurate identification and assessment of the environmental impacts related to the life cycle of tourist products is increasingly necessary. Pointing out methodological approaches, particular features and limitations of tourism LCA, this paper reviews the case studies found in the literature on implementations of Life Cycle-based Environmental Assessment tools. The overall objective is to better promote the Life Cycle Thinking approach within the concept of sustainable tourism.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
