Indirect rebound effects in non-hotel tourism accommodation: behavioral insights from a high-social-capital destination

• Low energy technologies adoption triggers rebound effects in tourism accommodations • Social trust reduces rebound effects in tourism accommodations • Parliament trust increases rebound effects in tourism accommodations • Habitual energy-conscious behaviors translate into lower external rebound effects The present study examines the indirect rebound effects resulting from energy savings in non-hotel tourism accommodation facilities in a high-social-capital destination in Sicily. The research examines the behavioral responses to hypothetical energy-saving scenarios of the area’s operators. The findings highlight the influence of social and institutional trust, individual attitudes, and technology adoption preferences on rebound effects. They underscore the need for policies that integrate behavioral insights, foster community trust to align energy efficiency with sustainable tourism.