Responsible tourism aims to reduce the negative impact of tourism on the environment, and one key aspect of this is minimizing energy consumption in tourist destinations.

While the other options are common strategies for reducing energy consumption in tourism accommodations, offering discounts to guests who use less energy is not a widely adopted practice.

Carbon offsetting involves taking actions to compensate for the carbon dioxide emissions generated by tourism activities, such as planting trees or investing in renewable energy projects.

Solar energy is a renewable energy source that can be harnessed using solar panels to generate electricity, making it a sustainable option for powering tourism accommodations.

Promoting energy efficiency in tourism helps to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions, thereby minimizing the environmental impact of tourism activities.

While high upfront investment costs, lack of technical expertise, and resistance from guests can be challenges, government regulations that prohibit energy efficiency retrofits are not a common issue.

Tourists can play a significant role in promoting responsible tourism and energy efficiency by minimizing their own energy consumption during their travels, such as by using public transportation, walking, or cycling instead of driving, and by conserving energy in their accommodations.

All of the options listed are examples of government policies that can promote responsible tourism and energy efficiency.

Energy efficiency refers to the practice of using energy-efficient technologies and practices to reduce energy consumption in buildings and other structures.

Promoting energy efficiency in tourism typically has positive impacts on the environment, such as reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved air quality.

Carbon offsetting aims to reduce the carbon footprint of tourism activities by taking actions to compensate for the carbon dioxide emissions generated, such as planting trees or investing in renewable energy projects.

Solar energy can be used to power electric vehicles, which are a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-powered vehicles in tourism transportation.

Energy efficiency refers to the practice of using energy-efficient technologies and practices to reduce energy consumption in transportation, such as using fuel-efficient vehicles and optimizing driving routes.

Promoting energy efficiency in tourism transportation typically has positive impacts on the environment, such as reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved air quality.

Responsible tourism aims to reduce the negative impact of tourism on the environment, and one key aspect of this is promoting the use of renewable energy sources in tourism destinations.