10.57647/ijeee.2025.1603.11

Energy Consumption and Sustainable Development of the Tourism Industry: A Study from a Global Perspective

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  • Jingying Li*1,
  1. Weinan Normal University, Shaanxi, China, 714099

Received: 2025-05-20

Accepted: 2025-08-25

Published in Issue 2025-09-30

Copyright (c) 2025 Jingying Li (Author)

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Li, J. (2025). Energy Consumption and Sustainable Development of the Tourism Industry: A Study from a Global Perspective. International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering, 16(03). https://doi.org/10.57647/ijeee.2025.1603.11
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Abstract

Energy consumption will cause environmental pollution to intensify, affect the development of modern tourism, and a large number of tourism behaviors will also exacerbate carbon emissions, so new energy technologies such as wind power and photovoltaic can promote the sustainable development of tourism and balance the relationship between social development and entertainment consumption. This paper examines the relationship between green energy and the tourism industry, focusing on wind and photovoltaic power to optimize tourism energy structures and broaden renewable applications. Results indicate that photovoltaic and wind generation fluctuates but remains stable, while rising tourism energy demand is offset by renewables, reducing consumption without harming operations or economic benefits. Tourism energy use peaks between 13:00–18:00, when photovoltaic supply is stable and maximal; demand grows from 8:00–13:00; and from 18:00–24:00 photovoltaic output declines while wind power provides storage. Savings increase with photovoltaic shares up to 50%. Energy stability reaches 70–75%, and satisfaction ranges from 65.32–85.36%. Therefor  the sustainable development of new energy can enhance the sustainability of tourism, promote its development in the direction of energy conservation and environmental protection, and improve the integration level of electricity and tourism.

Keywords

  • Energy consumption,
  • Tourism industry,
  • Sustainable development,
  • Green innovation,
  • Economic growth,
  • Environmental sustainability,
  • VAR model
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