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Indirect rebound effects in non-hotel tourism accommodation: behavioral insights from a high-social-capital destination

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  • Longo, Alberto
  • Nicita, Lea
  • Platania, Marco

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The present study examines the indirect rebound effects resulting from energy savings in non-hotel tourism accommodation facilities in a high-social-capital destination in Sicily. The research examines the behavioral responses to hypothetical energy-saving scenarios of the area’s operators. The findings highlight the influence of social and institutional trust, individual attitudes, and technology adoption preferences on rebound effects. They underscore the need for policies that integrate behavioral insights, foster community trust to align energy efficiency with sustainable tourism.

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  • Longo, Alberto & Nicita, Lea & Platania, Marco, 2025. "Indirect rebound effects in non-hotel tourism accommodation: behavioral insights from a high-social-capital destination," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 254(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:254:y:2025:i:c:s0165176525003003
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2025.112463
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