Greening the Guest Experience
Sustainability in Hospitality Operations
1st Edition
Published on 24. February 2026
Book
Hardback
234 pages
978-1-0364-6639-8 (ISBN)
Description
This book explores how sustainability principles can be effectively applied within the hospitality industry. It focuses on the practical integration of eco-friendly practices in areas such as energy use, waste management, sourcing, and guest engagement. Drawing on industry examples and contemporary case studies, it offers a clear roadmap for reducing environmental impact while enhancing operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.
Targeted at hospitality practitioners, students, and educators, the book presents actionable insights that align with both global sustainability goals and local operational needs. It highlights innovations, challenges, and opportunities specific to hospitality settings, with special attention to the growing demand for responsible tourism. Accessible language and a solutions-focused approach make it a valuable resource for institutions and professionals seeking to embed green strategies in service delivery.
Targeted at hospitality practitioners, students, and educators, the book presents actionable insights that align with both global sustainability goals and local operational needs. It highlights innovations, challenges, and opportunities specific to hospitality settings, with special attention to the growing demand for responsible tourism. Accessible language and a solutions-focused approach make it a valuable resource for institutions and professionals seeking to embed green strategies in service delivery.
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Language
English
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0364-6639-8 (9781036466398)
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Dr Chef Dhiraj Pathak, Principal Nitte Institute of Hospitality Services and Dean Faculty of Hospitality, Nitte (Deemed to be University), India, is a seasoned hospitality professional with 20 years' experience in industry and academia. With global culinary exposure, a PhD, MBA, 14 research papers, 2 patents, and 7 Limca Records, he excels in leadership, innovation, and culinary education.
Dr (Chef) P. R. Sandilyan is a Hospitality and Tourism professional with over 29 years of experience across industry and academia. An alumnus of the Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata and EHL-certified facilitator, he has held key leadership roles in top institutions in India and abroad, contributing through teaching, research, and consultancy. He is the chief editor of three international journals and holds 2 patents and over 30 research publications in leading journals.
Dr Sumant Sharma is Vice Principal and Associate Professor at CT Institute of Management and IT, Maqsudan, Jalandhar, Punjab, India. He holds a PhD in Hotel Management. With 13+ years in hospitality education, his expertise includes Food and Beverage Service and Bar Operations, Social Media Marketing, and Learning and Development. He holds 2 patents, has co-authored 2 books, published research articles in Scopus, ABDC and Web of Science journals, and 2 successful PhD degrees have been awarded under his supervision.
Dr (Chef) P. R. Sandilyan is a Hospitality and Tourism professional with over 29 years of experience across industry and academia. An alumnus of the Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata and EHL-certified facilitator, he has held key leadership roles in top institutions in India and abroad, contributing through teaching, research, and consultancy. He is the chief editor of three international journals and holds 2 patents and over 30 research publications in leading journals.
Dr Sumant Sharma is Vice Principal and Associate Professor at CT Institute of Management and IT, Maqsudan, Jalandhar, Punjab, India. He holds a PhD in Hotel Management. With 13+ years in hospitality education, his expertise includes Food and Beverage Service and Bar Operations, Social Media Marketing, and Learning and Development. He holds 2 patents, has co-authored 2 books, published research articles in Scopus, ABDC and Web of Science journals, and 2 successful PhD degrees have been awarded under his supervision.