Biogas Plants as a Tool for Supporting Sustainable Tourism: Opportunities and Challenges in the Context of the Slovak Republic

This study investigates the application of biogas technologies as strategic tools to facilitate sustainable tourism development within the Slovak Republic, integrating key principles of the circular economy, climate neutrality, and regional socioeconomic advancement. It specifically focuses on the feasibility of incorporating biogas installations into existing tourism infrastructures, particularly in regions characterised by substantial production of biodegradable waste. The research delineates pertinent environmental, economic, and regulatory challenges encountered in deploying biogas and biomethane systems in tourism-centric areas by employing a comprehensive analysis encompassing contemporary datasets, relevant case studies, and established international methodologies. Moreover, the study articulates detailed policy-oriented recommendations for governmental entities, regional administrations, and private sector stakeholders to foster enhanced synergy between renewable energy initiatives and tourism development. The study's significance lies predominantly in its interdisciplinary framework, which systematically integrates perspectives from energy management, environmental governance, and tourism studies. Additionally, it contributes an innovative conceptualisation linking renewable energy utilisation directly to tourism, thereby proposing a robust new paradigm for the evolution of climate-conscious and circular tourism practices.