Green approaches of Malaysian green hotels and resorts
Currently tourism is moving towards sustainable tourism because this industry poses negative impacts on the environment. Tourism industry consumes and produces many resources such as water, energy and waste. The purpose of this research is to determine the rate of participation in green approaches...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2013
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/40946/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/40946/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/40946/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/40946/1/1-s2.0-S1877042813024981-main.pdf |
| Summary: | Currently tourism is moving towards sustainable tourism because this industry poses negative impacts on the
environment. Tourism industry consumes and produces many resources such as water, energy and waste. The
purpose of this research is to determine the rate of participation in green approaches of Malaysia green hospitality
industry. The methodology used was in depth interviews and observations. This research finding shows that the
operators adopt greener approaches in three common areas such as energy, waste and water. Less participation in
indoor air quality, sustainable management of the site, renewable energy and rainwater harvesting system. |
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