Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry Principles of sustainable operations

Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry, third edition, is the only book available to introduce the students to economic, environmental and social sustainable issues specifically facing the industry as well as exploring ideas, solutions, and strategies of how to manage operations in a sustainable way. Since the second edition of this book there have been many important developments in this field and this has been updated in the following ways:

• Updated content including sustainable food systems, hotel energy solutions, impacts of technology, water & food waste in the hotel setting, green hotel design & the changing nature of migrant workers & conditions.
• New chapter exploring the different aspects & controversial definitions of sustainability in hospitality.
• Updated & new international case studies with reflective questions throughout to explore key issues and show real life operational responses to sustainability within the hospitality industry in a variety of destinations.
• Enhanced online material for students & lecturers including: video interviews with practitioners, testbank, discussion questions, weblinks & PPT’s

This accessible and comprehensive account of Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry is essential reading for all students and future managers

1. The Rationale For Sustainable Development 2. Sustainable Development In The Hospitality Industry 3. Energy Efficiency 4. Waste Management 5. Water Conservation 6. Eco-Design In Hospitality Architecture 7. Food Security 8. Sustainable Food Issues And Food Sourcing 9. Sustainable Food & Beverage Management 10. Green Marketing And Branding 11. Consumer Typology And Behaviours 12. Corporate Social Entreprises And Social Entrepreneurship 13. Hospitality Industry Environmental Management Systems 14. Certification Processes And Ecolabels 15. Financing, Investing, Measuring And Accounting In Sustainable Hospitality