[eng] The hotel industry is characterized by a linear consumption–production model that significantly impacts the environment
through high energy and water usage, biodiversity loss, waste generation, road congestion, CO2 emissions, and pollution. Existing
circular economy literature predominantly addresses the manufacturing sector, with a notable lack of focus on its application
within tourism. This study investigates circular practices, based on the 3R principle, in the hotel sector concerning water, energy,
waste management, human resources, and corporate social responsibility across two distinct destinations: a sun-and-beach
destination and an urban destination. It formulates five hypotheses to examine the extent to which hotel characteristics—specifically age, size, category, chain affiliation, and type—significantly influence the adoption of circular economy measures. The
research reveals that hotel size, category, age, and type play significant roles in the adoption of circular practices. The findings
contribute to a deeper understanding of how the hotel industry can transition toward a more circular model, highlighting the
necessity for tailored strategies based on specific characteristics of each hotel and destination.