Improving Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry

This book specifically addresses the links between operations, tactics and strategy from a sustainable development perspective and moves beyond describing what is to reflect on what could be or even what should be, thus providing students with a concise guide for improving sustainability concepts and businesses in the hospitality industry.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 134 pages
Publication date: 10 October 2018
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The hospitality industry has made significant strides in becoming more sustainable in recent years. Nevertheless, its contribution to the sustainable development of our societies remains significantly below its potential. This book aims to bridge the gap by exploring the connections between operations, tactics, and strategy from a sustainable development perspective. It goes beyond merely describing what is to contemplate what could be or even what should be, providing students with a concise guide for enhancing sustainability concepts and businesses within the hospitality industry.

Each chapter employs specific cases and examples to delve into diverse approaches for reimagining the host-guest relationship and enhancing the industry's business processes and models. By doing so, the book offers current and future professionals valuable guidelines, inspiration, and a compelling call to action to elevate sustainability within the hospitality industry to new heights, grounded in inclusivity, equality, and a sustainable relationship with our natural environment.

Weight: 240g
Dimension: 236 x 165 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138057708