Green Hospitality Management (Book with DVD)

Taking an environmentally friendly approach in business is fashionable, notable and often cost e ective. Through implementation of the three Rs–reduce, reuse and recycle– rms are able to conserve energy consumption, minimize inventory waste, and be thrifty, all in the spirit of being eco-conscious. Over the past several years, speci c e orts in the hospitality industry have provided the basis for some  rms gaining a competitive advantage through enhanced imaging based on  conservation and sustainability initiatives. Aspects of the hospitality industry are being impacted by this movement as promoting green travel destinations, green hotels, green eateries, green meeting facilities, green convention centers, as well
as green suppliers. Improved technology can make gains in energy e ciency more easily attainable. Water conservation and recycling are key components of an e ective water management program. Among hospitality industry practices in current use are collecting rain water, placing water meters in guestrooms to track usage, and grinding guest soaps to use as laundry detergent for hotel uniforms.