Managerial Perspectives on the Use of Environmentally Friendly Energy in Accommodation Facilities in Northern Cyprus

Canan Sezenler () and Mehmet Aga
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Canan Sezenler: Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, European University of Lefke, Lefke 99728, Cyprus
Mehmet Aga: Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, European University of Lefke, Lefke 99728, Cyprus

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 13, 1-18

Abstract: This study focuses on the importance of sustainability in the tourism and accommodation sector in terms of energy use. Energy, which is one of the biggest cost components in accommodation facilities, not only brings a financial burden but also leads to environmental degradation through significant carbon emissions. On the other hand, as environmental awareness increases globally, the number of environmentally sensitive travellers increases and accommodations that stand out with sustainable practices and use renewable energy sources are preferred. There is a lack of comprehensive research on this subject in Northern Cyprus. This study is a preliminary study for a more comprehensive study. Due to the key role of managers in the transition to sustainable energy use in accommodation facilities, their opinions are very important in determining the situation. Therefore, the study aims to learn the evaluations of hotel managers in order to determine the status of sustainable energy practices in accommodation facilities. Our findings indicate that although hotel managers in Northern Cyprus are aware of holistic energy management, legal and infrastructural barriers significantly hinder the practical implementation of environmentally friendly energy practices.

Keywords: sustainable tourism; managerial awareness; sustainable energy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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