Start Date
6-1-2011 1:00 PM
End Date
6-1-2011 2:15 PM
Track
1. Track 1 – Formal Paper Presentation
Subject Area
Lodging
Faculty Member
Dennis Reynolds der@wsu.edu
Abstract
This study analyzes the green practices of American hotels. As such, this study examines how eco-friendly, or green, hotels in the United States are in relation to no-cost or low-cost practices. Findings show that chain hotels are stronger adopters of green practices in the country than independent hotels. In addition, hotels in the Midwest are found to be the most environment-friendly in terms of their use of no-cost or low-cost green practices. It is further revealed that hotels are making an effort to manage energy consumption with little regard to hotel size.
Keywords
green, lodging, hotel, environmental, eco-friendly, hospitality
How ‘Green’ Are North American Hotels? An Exploration of Low-Cost Adoption Practices
This study analyzes the green practices of American hotels. As such, this study examines how eco-friendly, or green, hotels in the United States are in relation to no-cost or low-cost practices. Findings show that chain hotels are stronger adopters of green practices in the country than independent hotels. In addition, hotels in the Midwest are found to be the most environment-friendly in terms of their use of no-cost or low-cost green practices. It is further revealed that hotels are making an effort to manage energy consumption with little regard to hotel size.