by Rebecca Walker — December 29, 2008 A new report from Ernst & Young examines the eco-friendly efforts of hotels and resorts in eight regions of the world, finds progress in the greening of the hospitality industry and identifies 10 areas in which the business could do better.
The 16-page report, released earlier this months, looks at the lodging industry’s environmental policies and practices in Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, India, Latin America, the Middle East, Oceania and the US during 2008.
According to the report, the movement toward ecologically sound tourism has been sweeping across the globe throughout the past decade. The practices being implemented are as diverse as the different geographies. Hotel companies are being prompted by rising energy costs, government pressure, consumer expectations and the competitive landscape to make sustainability a top priority.
For more information, or to download the report, go to the Ernst & Young Web site.
