Hospitalite

Abstract

As a result of its energy consumption, the hospitality industry contributes significantly to global carbon dioxide emissions. It was decided to conduct a cross-sectional study of 40 hotel general managers in Philippines, Germany, Singapore, and Switzerland in order to find out what the barriers and motivators are for making sustainability investments and using online self-audit tools. The response rate was 8.8 percent, which was satisfactory. Despite the widespread use of government-sponsored incentives, financial constraints and profit-driven pressures continue to be the primary impediments to long-term sustainability investments. The potential cost savings associated with environmental impact mitigation, on the other hand, serve as the most powerful motivator for many. When it comes to making sustainable investments, energy efficiency has emerged as the ultimate goal for hoteliers to strive for. It has also emerged as a critical factor when using online self-audit tools, as a result of rising energy costs.

Keywords: Impacts on the environment; online audits; obstacles; drivers of change.