Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry Principles of Sustainable Operations

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Synopsis

This foundational textbook investigates the economic, environmental and social sustainability issues facing the hospitality industry today, and explores ideas, solutions and strategies of how to manage operations in a sustainable way.

This updated fourth edition features new content including:


Research on nature-based solutions and zero-carbon approaches in facilities, technologies for energy, water and waste management, changes in consumer behaviour, and environmental and social impacts of food production


A new chapter on employees, diversity, inclusion and well-being in the industry


A new chapter on the challenges of operating in the Global South



More than 100 international industry case studies and focused info boxes


New practical exercises, discussion questions and research project ideas based on real-life sustainability scenarios


Accessible and comprehensive, this book is essential reading for all students as well as current and future managers in the hospitality industry.

Book details

Edition:
4
Author:
Willy Legrand, Joseph S. Chen, Gabriel C. Laeis
ISBN:
9781000598001
Related ISBNs:
9780367532536, 9781003081128, 9780367532505
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
792
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2022-07-29
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2022
Copyright by:
Willy Legrand, Joseph S. Chen and Gabriel C. M. Laeis 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Travel