Energy Use and Its Key Factors in Hotel Chains

Hotel chains are reported as one of the most energy-intensive sectors and a growing number international studies on this theme have been developed. This research aims to understand energy use some its key factors in hotel worldwide. Data were collected variables related previous those present Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework. The sample was composed by 45 chains, representing more than 54,000 properties 7,500,000 rooms. Multiple linear regression employed assess how predictor (water use, carbon intensity, RevPAR, NetRoom) associated with (dependent variable). It presented that can pass price consumption their guests, increasing revenue per available room (RevPAR), but returns profitability not being generated. RevPAR variable maintained positive relationship, +0.244, first model, R2 adjusted equal 0.9506, while net profit (NetRoom) negative relationship both models, −0.0006 −0.0010, respectively, 0.9304 second model. Investing updating systems, contribute sustainable future, build marketing, retain generate long-run financial return. contributes scientific literature confirming relationships providing evidence among new, yet explored, variables. is expected create reference for policies reduce hotels owners upgrade systems.