Global Hospitality Insights: Hospitality Going Green | Ernst & Young

Over the last decade, the movement towards ecologically sound tourism is sweeping across the globe. 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. Education programs, reforestation programs, eco-resorts, the implementation of energy efficient practices, and the development of buildings that comply with government-defined standards -- these are all signs that the greening of the industry is here to stay.