DTM10083 FUNDAMENTAL OF TOURISM & HOSPITALITY

DTM10083-
FUNDAMENTAL

TORUSIM &
HOSPITALITY

REFLECTIVE JOURNAL

NAME AND REGISTSER NUMBER

MUHAMMAD AFIQ ASHRAFF BIN MOHD NORDIN
14DHF21F2001

NURULAIN NABILA BINTI HASSAN
14DHF21F2008

NUR SYASYA QAMARINA BINTI SHAIB
14DHF21F2009

AIDA SYEMIMI BINTI ZULKEFLI
14DHF21F2010

INTRODUCTION

There are many reasons to pay attention to eco-
tourism and eco-friendly resorts are almost
contradictory in terms of the industry that

evaluates the position of its members based on
the perceived luxury, opulence and grandeur.

While physical appointment and service
standards have not changed, there is a growing

demand for environmentally sensitive travel
providers.

what is green and eco-friendly lodging
sector?

eco hotel, or a green hotel, is an environmentally sustainable hotel or
accommodation that has made important environmental

improvements to its structure in order to minimize its impact on the
natural environment. The basic definition of an eco-friendly hotel is an

environmentally responsible lodging that follows the practices of
green living.

what are the attributes that can be
categorized as eco friendly lodging

service

An eco hotel must usually meet the following criteria:
Dependence on the natural environment
Ecological sustainability
Proven contribution to conservation

Provision of environmental training programs
Incorporation of cultural considerations

Provision of an economic return to the local
community

what is characteristics
of eco hotel ?

Housekeeping uses non-toxic cleaning agents
and laundry detergent.

100% organic cotton sheets, towels and
mattresses.

Non-smoking environment.
Renewable energy sources like solar or wind

energy.
Bulk organic soap and amenities instead of

individual packages to reduce waste.

example of hotel practice eco-friendly
lodging sector

Green practices in the hotel industry mainly include saving energy,
reducing water consumption and waste management and reduction

[7–9]. Energy reduction has been recognized as one of the most
significant areas of environmental management in the hotel
industry.

recommendation
1. List out the suitable ways and products
2. Form a green team
3. Avoid Plastic
4. Go Paperless
5. Automation for conservation of water and energy

6. Opt for eco-friendly options
7. Invest in green energy

8. Rain-water harvesting works
9. Implement 3 R’s (Reduce, reuse, recycle)

10. Environmental audit is necessary

conclusion

All in all, changes happened to our environment has
been a really high concern amongst the society. As the
conditions deteriorate, people tend to give more care
to the environment. There are five issues according to

Hasek (2007) regarding the changes to our
environment, which are higher energy cost; lacking of
idea in designing an environmentally friendly hotels;

climate change; indoor air quality; and the plan to
create a green practice itself, hence why many hotels
around the world trying their best to compete within
the industry on providing the top environment quality,
as well as putting practice to protect the environment

into place.