<h1>Sustainable tourism driving hospitality shifts: eco-practices and community-based models reshape travel choices and destination stewardship.</h1> Hospitality operators are integrating sustainable practices-renewable energy, water-saving technologies, waste reduction and recycling, and credible sustainability credentials-into heritage properties to reduce environmental impact and align luxury offerings with responsible tourism, while community-based tourism mechanisms such as homestays, guided tours and local handicraft markets provide sustainable income and preserve traditional knowledge.