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GLOBAL BENCHMARKS IN SUSTAINABLE HOSPITALITY: LEARNING FROM INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICES

AUTHORS:
Namir J
Arun A
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M. Vijayakumamr
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School of Hotel &Catering Management, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies, Pallavaram, Chennai, India
DOI: 10.55041/ijsmt.v2i5.004
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The hospitality industry is increasingly looking to global best practices to drive sustainability and operational excellence. This chapter examines leading eco-hotels and sustainable restaurant chains worldwide to identify successful strategies, operational models, and financial implications of sustainable management. Case studies highlight innovations in energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, eco-certifications, green supply chains, and employee engagement, demonstrating how global leaders align sustainability with service quality and profitability. By analyzing international benchmarks, the chapter provides a framework for adopting and adapting best practices in diverse hospitality contexts. Insights include strategies for resource optimization, stakeholder engagement, technology adoption, and customer communication, illustrating the relationship between sustainable operations, guest satisfaction, and brand reputation. Challenges such as cultural adaptation, regulatory compliance, and investment costs are discussed, alongside solutions to ensure effective implementation. This chapter emphasizes that learning from global benchmarks accelerates sustainable transformation, enabling hotels and restaurants to achieve eco-efficiency, operational excellence, and competitive advantage.

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J, N. & A, A. (2026). Global Benchmarks in Sustainable Hospitality: Learning from International Best Practices. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(05). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i5.004

J, Namir, and Arun A. "Global Benchmarks in Sustainable Hospitality: Learning from International Best Practices." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 05, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i5.004.

J, Namir, and Arun A. "Global Benchmarks in Sustainable Hospitality: Learning from International Best Practices." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 05 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i5.004.

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