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9 Conclusions and Future Research

amine how sustainability practices, implementation depth, and certi-
fication readiness evolve over time, particularly in response to policy
interventions and market pressures. Comparative studies across addi-
tional regions and destination types would help assess the transferabil-
ity of the Mediterranean findings. There is also scope for more detailed
investigation of destination-level governance dynamics, interactions be-
tween firm-level certification and destination strategies, and the role of
demand-side instruments such as public procurement and classification
systems. Addressing these research directions would contribute to a more
dynamic and system-oriented understanding of sustainability transitions
in the accommodation sector and support the development of more ef-
fective, evidence-based transition strategies.

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