How Do Domestic and Foreign Tourists Understand the Concept of ‘Green Hotels’ and its Practices in India?

Abstract

The term "Green Hotel" is still not very widely known among local, tourist, and even tourism industry professionals, as well as among many individuals who are unaware of its meaning and use. In India, the government and the private sector continue to place a high priority on green hotels because of their contribution to environmental preservation and a reduction in the effects of global warming. The implementation of the green hotel idea still raises both advantages and disadvantages due to certain onerous criteria for business actors. The majority of them believe that staying at a green hotel is expensive and uncomfortable for tourists. In spite of the fact that many tourists require green hotels, not all tourists are aware of this concept, particularly in India. This paper looks at studies on green hotels that have been carried out in other nations and relates with India. The case of India's Delhi shows how tourists can not completely grasp the idea of green hotels.