ASSESSING THE AWARENESS AND IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRACTICES ON HOTEL GUESTS IN DELHI NCR: A STUDY ON SUSTAINABLE HOSPITALITY TRENDS.
Abstract
This examine examines the notice and impact of environmentally friendly practices on motel guests inside the Delhi NCR, highlighting sustainable hospitality trends. Using surveys and interviews, it explores guest perceptions and engagement with green tasks. Findings imply developing recognition of sustainability, though gaps in implementation persist. The study underscores the importance of aligning motel operations with environmental goals, leveraging technology, and improving conversation to decorate guest participation. Insights provided intention to manual policymakers and enterprise stakeholders in fostering sustainable hospitality practices that stability environmental conservation and financial growth.
Keyword : sustainable hospitality, green practices, Delhi NCR lodges, visitor focus, environmental sustainability, inexperienced lodge tasks, visitor perception, hospitality enterprise tendencies
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