Summer holidays: the inestimable value of water

The greatest territorial and cultural richness include the unique variety of flora as well as fauna species and diversity of local ethnics.

This is the result of a precious heritage to protect and preserve. Nowadays, to guarantee a future in favour of sustainable tourism, it is necessary to respect the environment that is the territorial and marine ecosystem.

In this regard, the economic concept of saving is fundamental like, for instance, avoiding the excess of water usage on daily basis, not only energy.

As a matter of fact, water is an indispensable and vital element, representing a risk-factor for many Nations and indigenous communities in the world.

Water consumption increases during summer and holidays just because people don’t consider the importance of water waste on daily basis.

In Italy, people uses 40% of water more in summer than in the other seasons; in Europe, they can waste up to 400 liters per person during their vacations.

In the Algarve region, Southern Portugal, one person could save up to 235 liters of water per day during seaside holidays, simply by opting for low environmental impact tourism and travel solutions.

This kind of sustainable practice should be a valuable example to emulate. Also, this is how the business industry and the tourism sector adhere to the principle of water saving, implementing economic plans and investments to guarantee the respect of ‘green objectives’ for a better sustainable future at national and international level. 

Also, this is one of the ‘Global Goals’ that the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and the United Nations aim to achieve, promoting innovation and actions in favour of sustainable development, collaborating with organizations and different private and public Institutions to guarantee the best of water health benefit and management at global level.