Abstract:This article seeks to provide a better understanding of green lodging and its components. The article provides a framework that illustrates how lodging properties interact with the physical environment, the negative environmental externalities created by the interactions and the solutions necessary to eliminate and ameliorate the negative externalities. An inductive approach is utilized, which combines interview data with content analysis. Findings suggest that green lodging is deliberate, and concerted effort… Show more
“…According to a study by Jackson, guestroom water usage in a hotel generally accounts for between 33 and 44 percent of total facility water usage [5]. According to a study by Jackson, guestroom water usage in a hotel generally accounts for between 33 and 44 percent of total facility water usage [5].…”
Section: Changes In Resource Consumption Attributable To Certificationmentioning
The hotel industry is known for catering to travellers' demands for accommodation away from home, occasionally bringing the objective to provide comfort and services into conflict with the goal of environmental conservation. Utilising a sustainable business certification previously created by the Illinois Green Business Association (IGBA) for office buildings and restaurants, a new set of hotel-specific certification standards was developed. A trial certification of one hotel was performed to ensure that the proposed IGBA standards would effectively address the unique challenges to implementing behavioural and structural changes in the pursuit of environmental sustainability. Finally, a survey of hotel patrons' preferences was performed regarding sustainable business practices in hotels. It was assessed whether those participating hotels in the certification process could anticipate a decrease in operating costs and environmental externalities by targeting several key consumption points. By demonstrating these benefits to a working hotel, the expectations for social responsibility in the hotel industry were raised and the potential market for sustainable consulting services was expanded.
“…According to a study by Jackson, guestroom water usage in a hotel generally accounts for between 33 and 44 percent of total facility water usage [5]. According to a study by Jackson, guestroom water usage in a hotel generally accounts for between 33 and 44 percent of total facility water usage [5].…”
Section: Changes In Resource Consumption Attributable To Certificationmentioning
The hotel industry is known for catering to travellers' demands for accommodation away from home, occasionally bringing the objective to provide comfort and services into conflict with the goal of environmental conservation. Utilising a sustainable business certification previously created by the Illinois Green Business Association (IGBA) for office buildings and restaurants, a new set of hotel-specific certification standards was developed. A trial certification of one hotel was performed to ensure that the proposed IGBA standards would effectively address the unique challenges to implementing behavioural and structural changes in the pursuit of environmental sustainability. Finally, a survey of hotel patrons' preferences was performed regarding sustainable business practices in hotels. It was assessed whether those participating hotels in the certification process could anticipate a decrease in operating costs and environmental externalities by targeting several key consumption points. By demonstrating these benefits to a working hotel, the expectations for social responsibility in the hotel industry were raised and the potential market for sustainable consulting services was expanded.
“…terrapass.com and carbonfootprint.com) that help leaders select locations based upon their sustainability track record. Choosing accommodation with eco-certification can be helpful, as is choosing local providers rather than global chains (Jackson, 2010). Food selections that focus upon local, in-season, and culturally appropriate options also improve a program's sustainability.…”
Section: Program Logistics and Mitigation Strategiesmentioning
“…On a technical level, Jackson (2010) suggest that the construction of new generation buildings or the upgrading of the existing ones should integrate the newest environmental materials and technologies using solar or water energy, which will reduce the environmental footprint of the accommodations. According to the author studying the green lodges in US, effective green lodging should be inclusive of all functional areas within a lodging facility as well as the services offered.…”
Section: Sustainability Of Accommodation Establishments: Environmentamentioning
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