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PublisherTaylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10113891536X
ISBN-139781138915367
eBay Product ID (ePID)9038756429
Product Key Features
Number of Pages524 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameSustainability in the Hospitality Industry : Principles of Sustainable Operations
Publication Year2016
SubjectIndustries / Service, Industries / General, Industries / Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
TypeTextbook
AuthorWilly Legrand, Philip Sloan, Josephs. Chen
Subject AreaBusiness & Economics
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight39 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.9 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number3
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2016-015487
Reviews"The third edition of Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry: Principles of Sustainable Operationsis the reference book available that introduces economic, environmental and social sustainability issues. Highly recommendable for those students and managers interested in exploring ideas, solutions and strategies about how to manage sustainable operations within the hospitality industry." - Miguel Ángel Gardetti, Director Center for Studies on Sustainable Luxury and Advisory Board Member Center for Study on Sustainable Hotels. "The 3rd edition of the Sustainability in the Hospitality Industryprovides insights into environmentally sustainable management in hospitality and tourism. Topics include social, economic and environmental issues hospitality and tourism industry leaders need to understand in order to develop effective sustainability strategies. Case studies are used the book to provide readers with real-world examples intended to better understand how solutions can be developed to meet challenges. As a hospitality and tourism management educator and a program liaison of the Florida Green Lodging Program, I am confident this book will benefit undergraduate and graduate students alike who are interested in developing and applying environmentally sustainable management practices to hospitality and tourism."- Po-Ju Chen, PhD. Associate Professor, Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida, 'This book is a unique addition to the scholarly literature of tourism and hospitality. Although there is an abundance of books on tourism and sustain-ability in general, this second edition is the only book available to introduce students and practitioners of hospitality to the essential aspects of sustainability and the challenges that face our industry in today's highly competitive business environment. The book also explores ideas, solutions and strategies to manage operations in a sustainable way. Without doubt, this is one of the most needed and refreshing books we have in the field.' - Muzaffer Uysal, Professor of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Virginia Tech University, USA 'Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry, third edition takes a holistic approach to sustainability which will support the hospitality industry in taking the next steps forward in the integration of sustainability in its strategy and operations. This book contains examples of best practice which engage the reader and help both practitioners and students to better understand the opportunities offered by the application of sustainability principles to the practice of hospitality. It also clearly illustrates the impact of choices made which gives the industry a clear picture of their responsibilities towards solving them. Finally, this book highlights the importance of sustainable consumer behavior. This is something which is often overlooked but here the authors present the advantages of involving clients and staff in the sustainability effort. This makes this book essential reading for all students and practitioners in the hospitality industry.' - Elena Cavagnaro, Professor of Service Studies, Stenden University of Applied Science, the Netherlands, "The third edition of Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry: Principles of Sustainable Operationsis the reference book available that introduces economic, environmental and social sustainability issues. Highly recommendable for those students and managers interested in exploring ideas, solutions and strategies about how to manage sustainable operations within the hospitality industry." - Miguel ngel Gardetti, Director Center for Studies on Sustainable Luxury and Advisory Board Member Center for Study on Sustainable Hotels. "The 3rd edition of the Sustainability in the Hospitality Industryprovides insights into environmentally sustainable management in hospitality and tourism. Topics include social, economic and environmental issues hospitality and tourism industry leaders need to understand in order to develop effective sustainability strategies. Case studies are used the book to provide readers with real-world examples intended to better understand how solutions can be developed to meet challenges. As a hospitality and tourism management educator and a program liaison of the Florida Green Lodging Program, I am confident this book will benefit undergraduate and graduate students alike who are interested in developing and applying environmentally sustainable management practices to hospitality and tourism."- Po-Ju Chen, PhD. Associate Professor, Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida
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Table Of Content1. The rationale for sustainable development 2. Sustainable development and the hospitality industry 3. Energy management 4. Waste management 5. Water management 6. Eco-design and facilities development 7. Food security 8. Agriculture and sourcing 9. Sustainable food and beverage management 10. Responsible consumer behaviour 11. Accessibility in hospitality and tourism 12. Corporate social responsibility and social entrepreneurship 13. Responsible marketing and branding 14. Environmental management systems, sustainability performance and auditing 15. Certification processes and ecolabels 16. Investing, financing, performing and decision-making in sustainability 17. Internalising externalities and environmental accountability 18. Benchmarking, reporting and communicating sustainability
Edition DescriptionRevised edition,New Edition
SynopsisSustainability 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., Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry , Third Edition, is the only book available to introduce students to economic, environmental and socially 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 latest edition has been updated in the following ways: Updated content including sustainable food systems, hotel energy solutions, impacts of technology, water and food waste management, green hotel design, certification and ecolabelling systems and the evolving nature of corporate social responsibility strategies. New chapters exploring environmental accounting and the internalization of externalities as well as the management of accessibility in hospitality. Updated and new international case studies with reflective questions throughout to explore key issues and show real-life operational responses to sustainability within the hospitality industry. This accessible and comprehensive account of Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry is essential reading for all students and future managers in the hospitality industry., Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry, Third Edition, is the only book available to introduce students to economic, environmental and socially 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 latest edition has been updated in the following ways: Updated content including sustainable food systems, hotel energy solutions, impacts of technology, water and food waste management, green hotel design, certification and ecolabelling systems and the evolving nature of corporate social responsibility strategies. New chapters exploring environmental accounting and the internalization of externalities as well as the management of accessibility in hospitality. Updated and new international case studies with reflective questions throughout to explore key issues and show real-life operational responses to sustainability within the hospitality industry. This accessible and comprehensive account of Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry is essential reading for all students and future managers in the hospitality industry.
LC Classification NumberTX911.3.M27S87 2016
