Exploring Sustainable Management Practices in the Hospitality Industry: A Qualitative Study
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70142/ijbge.v1i2.195Keywords:
Sustainable management practices, Hospitality industry, Qualitative studyAbstract
This qualitative study investigates sustainable management practices within the hospitality industry. The research aims to understand the current landscape of sustainability initiatives and their implementation in hospitality establishments. Employing a qualitative approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with industry experts and managers. Purposive sampling was utilized to select participants with diverse experiences and perspectives. Data analysis followed thematic analysis techniques, identifying key themes and patterns related to sustainable management practices. Results indicate a growing awareness and adoption of sustainability measures in the hospitality sector, including efforts to reduce waste, conserve resources, and engage with local communities. This study contributes to the ongoing discourse on sustainability in hospitality management, providing insights into effective strategies and challenges faced by industry stakeholders
References
Baxter, J., & Eyles, J. (1997). Evaluating qualitative research in social geography: Establishing 'rigour' in interview analysis. Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, 419-432.
Bernard, H. R. (2018). Research methods in anthropology: Qualitative and quantitative approaches. Rowman & Littlefield.
Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative Research in Psychology, 3(2), 77-101.
Cohen, S. A., & Gössling, S. (2015). A darker side of hypermobility. Environment and Planning A: Economy and Space, 47(8), 1661-1679.
Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2017). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. Sage publications.
Creswell, J. W., & Poth, C. N. (2018). Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five approaches. Sage publications.
Font, X., Arevalo, J. A., & McCombes, L. (2021). Sustainability in the hospitality industry: A decade of progress and future perspectives. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 29(1), 1-21.
Gössling, S., Scott, D., & Hall, C. M. (2020). Tourism and water. CABI.
Guest, G., Bunce, A., & Johnson, L. (2006). How many interviews are enough? An experiment with data saturation and variability. Field Methods, 18(1), 59-82.
Han, H., Al-Ansi, A., & Kim, W. (2019). Responsible hospitality management: A research agenda. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 78, 108-117.
Jones, P., & Comfort, D. (2019). Sustainability in the hospitality industry: Some personal reflections on corporate challenges and research agendas. Tourism Review, 74(4), 784-788.
Kandampully, J., & Zhang, T. (2016). A comparative analysis of sustainable initiatives in hotels. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 28(3), 562-590.
Kim, Y. S., Uysal, M., & Sirgy, M. J. (2018). How does tourism in a community impact the quality of life of community residents? Tourism Management, 69, 307-320.
Patton, M. Q. (2015). Qualitative research & evaluation methods: Integrating theory and practice. Sage publications.
Vanhove, N. (Ed.). (2017). The economics of tourism destinations. Routledge.
Yin, R. K. (2018). Case study research and applications: Design and methods. Sage publications.
