Sustainable Hotel Facilities: Trends, Challenges, And Opportunities

Abstract

This systematic literature review paper examines the evolution of sustainability in Hotel Facilities Development (HFD) through a parallel review of articles published between 2019 and 2024.) Trends that emerge as significant indicators of better performances in hotels include green certifications, waste management responsiveness, energy efficiency, and customer perception. It also tackles some of the most important barriers to the practice of sustainability such as budget restrictions, inertia and stakeholder engagement challenges. Technology is the biggest enabler without any capitalization on opportunity for zero cost differentiation and in effect gains the competitive advantage leading to market leadership and operational excellence, the document states. A further concordance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will enhance both stability and sustainability practices longevity in the hospitality industry The findings afford hoteliers and public policy-makers pragmatic implications which suggest that sustainability must find its way into the operational plan and provide the strategic momentum for sustainable tourism growth and stability in the sector