Balancing Act: Achieving Carbon Neutrality in Star-Rated Hotels Through Net Zero Methodology and Responsible Tourism Practices

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10.2991/978-94-6463-437-2_24How to use a DOI?

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Carbon neutrality; Net Zero Methodology; Responsible Tourism Practices; Star-Rated Hotels

Abstract

The concept of carbon neutrality revolves around the idea of balancing the amount of carbon emissions generated with an equivalent amount of carbon removal or offsetting. In the context of star-rated hotels, this entails a comprehensive approach to minimize and offset the carbon footprint associated with their operations. This research aims to assess the awareness and attitudes of hospitality students towards sustainability concepts, including carbon neutrality and responsible tourism. It seeks to uncover the strategies employed by star-rated hotels for achieving carbon neutrality, emphasizing key sources of emissions through a proposed diagram. Additionally, the study explores the role of Net Zero Methodologies and responsible tourism practices in the hotel industry’s sustainability efforts, providing valuable insights for education and industry practices. The findings aim to contribute to informed curricular development and further discussions on fostering sustainability in the hospitality sector. Employing a sequential explanatory mixed methods design, the study combines quantitative data from 322 hospitality students with qualitative insights from content analysis of secondary sources. The results of the one-sample tests indicate a significant difference (p < 0.001) indicate a robust understanding of carbon neutrality, net-zero methodology, responsible tourism, and carbon footprint assessment. Mean differences and confidence intervals support positive sentiments, with participants recognizing the reputation boost from achieving carbon neutrality and the pivotal role of responsible tourism practices in long-term success. Findings highlight the need for enhanced sustainability education among hospitality students. The implications suggest that integrating responsible tourism practices and Net Zero Methodologies is crucial for star-rated hotels in achieving carbon neutrality.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Hare Krishna Chaudhary
AU  - Malini Singh
AU  - Pratik Ghosh
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/06/13
TI  - Balancing Act: Achieving Carbon Neutrality in Star-Rated Hotels Through Net Zero Methodology and Responsible Tourism Practices
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Innovation and Regenerative Trends in Tourism and Hospitality Industry (IRTTHI 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 337
EP  - 360
SN  - 2352-5428
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-437-2_24
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-437-2_24
ID  - Chaudhary2024
ER  -