A study on factors that contribute towards environmental commitment in Malaysian hotel industry [electronic resource] : a case study of the hotels in Golden Triangle Kuala Lumpur / Sumitha Anantharajah.
By: Anantharajah, Sumitha
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Contributor(s): Nair, Vikneswaran, Prof., Dr | Université de Toulouse-Le Mirail.
Publisher: 2011Description: 1 CD-ROM ; 4 3/4 in.Subject(s): Taylor's University (Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia) -- Dissertations | Sustainable tourism -- Malaysia | Tourism -- Malaysia | Hospitality industry -- MalaysiaDDC classification: 338.4791595 Dissertation note: Thesis (Professional Master in International Hospitality and Tourism Management)--Taylor's Graduate School of Hospitality and Tourism, Taylor's University, 2011. Summary: There are various environmental issues that have been addressed; greening in the Malaysian hotel industry especially at the Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur where it is rarely investigated. A number of environmental guidelines have been developed by various tourism organizations such as the International Hotel and Restaurant Association, the American Hotel and lodging Association. Moreover, the hotels are also preparing their own training and action plans in environmental protection. The concept of a green hotel is not easily grasped by many small, medium or luxury hotels. Moreover, the reasons behind the adoption of sustainable practices remain largely unexplored.
| Item type | Current location | Call number | Vol info | Copy number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
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| Main Collection | Taylor's Library-TU | 338.4791595 ANA 2011 (Browse shelf) | CD-ROM (Dissertation) | 1 | Not For Loan | SHTEx,30010,05,GR,MAL | 1000528395 |
This dissertation is submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the Université de Toulouse II -Le Mirail for the award of Professional Master in International Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Main supervisor: Dr. Vikneswaran Nair.
Thesis (Professional Master in International Hospitality and Tourism Management)--Taylor's Graduate School of Hospitality and Tourism, Taylor's University, 2011.
There are various environmental issues that have been addressed; greening in the Malaysian hotel industry especially at the Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur where it is rarely investigated. A number of environmental guidelines have been developed by various tourism organizations such as the International Hotel and Restaurant Association, the American Hotel and lodging Association. Moreover, the hotels are also preparing their own training and action plans in environmental protection. The concept of a green hotel is not easily grasped by many small, medium or luxury hotels. Moreover, the reasons behind the adoption of sustainable practices remain largely unexplored.