Title: Unveiling green advances: sustainable innovations shaping hotels

Authors: Swagat Praharaj; Bibhuti Bhusan Mishra; Uma Sankar Mishra; Padma Charan Mishra

Addresses: Institute of Business & Computer Studies, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751003, India ' Institute of Business & Computer Studies, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751003, India ' Department of Management, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, Rajasthan – 305817, India ' Department of Business Management, Central University of Odisha, Sunabeda, Koraput, Odisha – 763004, India

Abstract: This paper explores innovative ideas and strategies for promoting environmental sustainability within the hotel industry, with the goal of streamlining these concepts for practical application in the industry and facilitating future academic research. The research methodology encompassed extensive online desk research, yielding a collection of 87 articles that were subject to thorough analysis. Additionally, personal consultations were conducted with industry experts to align their insights with the identified innovative ideas. To facilitate comprehension, appropriate terminology was assigned to these concepts. Subsequently, a post-discussion phase was conducted, engaging in one-on-one sessions with five industry experts to distil these insights into four distinct directions. This paper holds potential value for both industry stakeholders and academics, serving as a structured compendium of ideas and innovations crucial for advancing sustainability in the hotel sector. Moreover, it provides a solid foundation for further academic research.

Keywords: hotel industry; green hotel; sustainability; ideas and innovations; exploration.

DOI: 10.1504/IJASS.2024.142610

International Journal of Applied Systemic Studies, 2024 Vol.11 No.3, pp.244 - 262

Received: 29 Aug 2024
Accepted: 06 Oct 2024

Published online: 11 Nov 2024 *

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