This month, IoH Youth Council member, Rishabh Vaish MIH, reviews ‘Green Events and Green Tourism: An International Guide to Good Practice’ by Hugues Seraphin and Emma Nolan.
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Hugues Seraphin and Emma Nolan’s Green Events and Green Tourism: An International Guide to Good Practice provides a comprehensive, evidence-based roadmap for integrating sustainability into the core of the hospitality sector. While the text covers a broad spectrum of the tourism industry, its implications for the hotel industry are particularly reflective, suggesting that these impacts are shifting thoughts from green-washing to measurable outcomes on the bottom line.
The book uses many case studies from across the globe, which demonstrate that sustainability is no longer a luxury but is becoming a commercial necessity. For hotel managers and developers, the guide identifies three critical areas of intervention: Resource Efficiency, Supply Chain Management, and Stakeholder Engagement.
The text provides rigorous data on reducing carbon footprints through smart building design and circular waste systems. It moves beyond “reusing towels” to discuss complex HVAC optimisations and grey-water recycling where possible. A good portion of the guide focuses on sourcing. Suggesting hotels to build “green supply chains” that support local economies, thereby reducing transport emissions and enhancing the overall guest experience.
The authors provide greater clarity on international green certifications (such as LEED or EarthCheck), helping hoteliers navigate these standards and identify frameworks that actually drive profitability.
The strength of this guide lies in its international perspective. Comparing practices from Europe to Asia, it highlights that adopting a “green” perspective is not a one-size-fits-all model. However, the book does not hide the challenges, specifically, the high initial capital expenditure required for green retrofitting.
Green Events and Green Tourism is an essential manual for hotel leaders. It argues convincingly that the future of hospitality lies in the balance between guest comfort and environmental stewardship. For any hotelier looking to “future-proof” their business against increasing environmental regulations and the rising demand for conscious travel, this book is an indispensable resource.
This review and rating are the opinion of the reviewer.
5 stars = Exceptional not to be missed | 4.5 stars = Essential read | 4 stars =Very good | 3 stars = Good | 2 stars = Poor | 1 star = Very poor
This book falls under the Business & Customer/Guest pillars of the IoH’s Five Pillars of Learning, an approach to continuing professional development based on the five core areas of hospitality management.
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