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Energy management is a key issue for energy security and policy in meeting the electricity demand in small tourist settlements, especially those located in locations that do not guarantee stable and sufficient energy supply from the power grid and renewable energy sources with energy storage.…

The change of the EU electricity sector towards sustainability and decarbonisation has become a key building block of EU climate policy, as well as of the energy plans of member states. While the growth of renewable energy sources (RES) is acknowledged as a major prerequisite…

In view of the growing needs for climate protection and practical and ecological energy sources, research and use of biomass are gaining special application. The application with the use of devices is the cultivation of Miscanthus sinensis giganteus using ash from municipal sewage sludge devices…

Poland’s transition towards a low-emission electricity system constitutes a central element of national climate policy and EU decarbonisation objectives. While wind and photovoltaic energy have expanded rapidly, the role of biomass—essential for system stability and the circular use of resources—remains insufficiently examined in empirical analyses.…

Air quality significantly influences the development of tourism functions, especially in spa towns. As indicated by the presented research results, there is still a research gap concerning the environment's impact on tourism, considering the role of air quality in this process. The issue of air…

Tourism as a wide-spread phenomenon did not occur until the 1960s, with an emerging prosperous middle-class in Europe and the United States of America spending a significant portion of their income for tourist activities. This development rapidly gained momentum, leading to the phenomenon of mass…

Research uses different ways to estimate the economic effects of cruise tourism. The literature does not highlight the differences that exist between them. This can affect the results of research and mislead readers. The article presents all possible methodologies for estimating economic effects, i.e. based…

The study aimed to identify and analyze the key determinants influencing consumer decisions in choosing accommodation services. Understanding these factors is essential for businesses in the tourism sector to effectively tailor their services to meet diverse customer expectations. Although various studies have explored consumer behavior…

 The European Union’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 requires a rapid transition from fossil fuels, particularly natural gas, to low-carbon alternatives. This study is motivated by the strategic role hydrogen is expected to play in this transition. Despite numerous national hydrogen strategies, there is…

This study investigates the key determinants shaping online customer ratings of restaurants in Sopot, Poland—a tourist destination marked by seasonal fluctuations and diverse clientele. Despite extensive literature on service quality in gastronomy, there is a noticeable gap concerning the holistic thematic analysis of user-generated reviews…