Stakeholders’ Influence on Environmental Sustainability in the Australian Hotel Industry

Hotels are a key element of the tourism industry. most common form accommodation for tourists and hotel industry is intricately to tourism. A review academic literature indicates that existing research primarily focused on sustainability in tourism, but very few studies have analysed environmental dimension hotels Australia, an important facet Australian The paper presents findings influence stakeholders environmentally sustainable policies practices (ESPPs) One-on-one interviews were conducted with managers as representative sample Melbourne, Australia. selected comprised who manage approximately 60 hotels. data was collected through in-depth interviews. It then transcribed, coded, NVIVO, computer-aided qualitative analysis software program. size ensured representation by different segments include international chain-affiliated hotels, independent An suggests owners shareholders biggest influencers their investment takes primary importance. Other such guests generally play secondary role influencing ESPPs should lead well-intentioned initiatives undertaken create drivers change contribute sustainability.