<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>This case study analyses characteristics of the implementation of environmental strategies in hotels. Results were found to be highly variable between hotels. They also highlight the need for greater momentum for this new type of business model. For the development of this research, a multi-method study approach was adopted, with a mixed methodology to the hotel industry of the state of Sinaloa, Mexico. This was done through executive interviews in addition to the application of a compliance guide to 11 companies selected from the sector. Relevant aspects are considered through a review of the hotel sector and sustainability, consumer trends, sustainability in the tourism market and development phases for corporate sustainability.</p></abstract>

This case study analyses characteristics of the implementation of environmental strategies in hotels. Results were found to be highly variable between hotels. They also highlight the need for greater momentum for this new type of business model. For the development of this research, a multi-method study approach was adopted, with a mixed methodology to the hotel industry of the state of Sinaloa, Mexico. This was done through executive interviews in addition to the application of a compliance guide to 11 companies selected from the sector. Relevant aspects are considered through a review of the hotel sector and sustainability, consumer trends, sustainability in the tourism market and development phases for corporate sustainability.

Environmental Sustainability Analysis as a Competitive Strategy in the Hotel Industry of Sinaloa, Mexico

Department of Social Sciences and Humanities

Czech Journal of Tourism

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This case study analyses characteristics of the implementation of environmental strategies in hotels. Results were found to be highly variable between hotels....

Environmental Sustainability Analysis as a Competitive Strategy in the Hotel Industry of Sinaloa, Mexico

Published Online: Aug 29, 2018

Page range: 171 - 186

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/cjot-2017-0009

Keywords
sustainability, competitiveness, hotel management

© 2017 Beatriz López-Illán et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Environmental Sustainability Analysis as a Competitive Strategy in the Hotel Industry of Sinaloa, Mexico

Published Online: Aug 29, 2018

Page range: 171 - 186

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/cjot-2017-0009

Keywordssustainability, competitiveness, hotel management

© 2017 Beatriz López-Illán et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
sustainability, competitiveness, hotel management