Sustainability in Hospitality: Putting Construction Issues First

Dr Ricardo J. Da Silva Lima | September 9, 2021

Dr Steffen Raub & Dr Ricardo J. Da Silva Lima   Hospitality firms are increasingly keen to jump on the sustainability bandwagon. However, too often they get lost in the complexity of the subject and limit their engagement to unimaginative solutions such as towel reuse in bathrooms. Much larger challenges loom in the physical infrastructure of the hotel itself. In this short paper we outline some important sustainability challenges for hotels from a building perspective.   It’s all about energy When asked about the top three sustainability issues related to commercial buildings, most experts will tell you: energy, en...