Impact du tourisme hôtelier sur la production de déchets solides municipaux. Cas de l’île de Djerba, en Tunisie

Tourism-driven waste production on Djerba, Tunisia, varies significantly between high-density resort areas and smaller, independent hotels. A study found that hotel chains concentrated in Midoun generate substantially more municipal solid waste per tourist than small to medium-sized independent hotels in Houmt Souk. This pattern reflects differences in guest behavior, infrastructure, and service models. Researchers analyzed waste production data from both zones, distinguishing between tourist and local populations. The findings highlight the environmental impact of large-scale tourism development and suggest targeted waste management strategies for sustainable island tourism.

Taktak, A., Haddad, S., & Bazin, D. (2020). Impact du tourisme hôtelier sur la production de déchets solides municipaux. Cas de l’île de Djerba, en Tunisie. Mondes En Développement, n° 191(3), 119–136. https://doi.org/10.3917/med.191.0119