Title: Environmental management and sustainable development in the hotel industry: a case study from China

Authors: Huayu Shen, Lingjie Zheng

Addresses: Department of International Business, Xiamen University, Tan Kah Kee College, Zhangzhou City 363105, Republic of China. ' Department of International Business, Xiamen University, Tan Kah Kee College, Zhangzhou City 363105, Republic of China

Abstract: More and more consumers are becoming aware of environmental problems. As a result governments have initiated programs for sustainable development to improve the well being of society. The hotel sector is an important industry for implementing such programs. The aim of this case study was to review the development of |green hotels| in the People|s Republic of China. Basic principles for the operation of such hotels are discussed including obstacles and problems. Lastly, some suggestions and measures are provided which may be useful for hotel managers and governments.

Keywords: green hotels; environmental management; sustainability; sustainable development; healthy society; China; hotel industry; hotel management.

DOI: 10.1504/IJESD.2010.029970

International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development, 2010 Vol.9 No.1/2/3, pp.194 - 206

Published online: 03 Dec 2009 *

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