Compassion-driven environmental awareness: Enhancing sustainable practices and hotel performance in the Spanish hospitality industry

Rafael Robina-Ramírez, Libertad Moreno-Luna, Aloysius OSB Roets, Agustín Santana Talavera, Business Administration Department, Universidad de Extremadura, Business Administration Department, Universidad de Extremadura, Sociology and Anthropology Department, Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna

Tourism and Hospitality Research

Published online on September 26, 2025

Abstract

Tourism and Hospitality Research, Ahead of Print.
Aggressive tourism consumption strains ecosystems, communities, and infrastructure, leading to environmental degradation and socio-economic challenges. Hotel managers witness firsthand the damage from wasteful behaviors, such as excessive water ...