ATTITUDES OF THE STUDENTS AT THE HIGHER SCHOOL OF TOURISM PROFESSIONS OF RHODES REGARDING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

In recent years, the constant degradation of the natural environment has led the
consumers to make more environmentally friendly choices. Therefore, in the field of tourism, the
tourists have turned to more environmentally friendly vacations by choosing accommodation
that respects the environment. Tourism professionals and students at tourism schools should be
informed about sustainable development through the training they receive to form the attitudes
to promote it.
In the present study, research data revealed a discrepancy between the knowledge of
first-year students and third-year students, proving that in the previous levels of education there
was no information about sustainable development. In addition, it seems that third-year students
can recognize the value of sustainable development for the operation of hotels