Green Approaches of Malaysian Green Hotels and Resorts

Abstract

Currently tourism is moving towards sustainable tourism because this industry poses negative impacts on the environment. Tourism industry consumes and produces many resources such as water, energy and waste. The purpose of this research is to determine the rate of participation in green approaches of Malaysia green hospitality industry. The methodology used was in depth interviews and observations. This research finding shows that the operators adopt greener approaches in three common areas such as energy, waste and water. Less participation in indoor air quality, sustainable management of the site, renewable energy and rainwater harvesting system.

Managerial Staff Perceptions of Environmental Management Practices: A Preliminary Study from Kuala Lumpur Hotels

“…This finding was concordant with that of Yusof and Jamaludin (2013). However, the hotel industry in Malaysia must find a motive that would lead to accepting the concept and practices which would lead to a sustained business and the environment in the future.…”

“…Ethical considerations of environmental management systems and employees input/feedback for creating an environmental framework would be necessary. Due to the research area being sparse in Malaysian hotel industry (Yusof & Jamaludin, 2013), this study would attempt to highlight the employee"s involvement in the process of environmental management practices in the selected five star hotels of Kuala Lumpur.…”

Barriers to Environmental Management in Hotels in Kwazulu- Natal, South Africa

“…Despite this, the ecological implications of hotels have long been ignored, and hotels are now faced with the pressure to give attention to environmental issues and policies at every phase of their business venture. This has prompted hotels to explore sustainable practices aimed at environmental management (Miao & Wei, 2012;Rogerson & Sims, 2012;Yusof & Jamaludin, 2013;Hoogendoorn, Grant & Fitchett, 2015). Stevens, Batty, Lomghurst and Drew (2012) maintain that a company's environmental management (EM) activities are a way of measuring its environmental performance and "maintaining natural capital" (Alonso & Ogle, 2010:819).…”

Green Operation Barriers of Malaysia Green Operators

“…The operators are willingly practicing green approaches in their operation in order to gain financial benefits and to fulfill corporate social responsibility. For instance, Golden Palm Tree Spa Resort in Sepang (Yusof & Jamaludin, 2013).…”