Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry

Catalog description

This course provides a summary and definition of the concept and roots of sustainability and climate change as well as their impact and effect on the hospitality industry while providing the rationale for sustainable development for the industry. A review of environmentally sound management strategies for all operational management areas ranging from eco-design, energy, waste and water management, food security, sourcing of agricultural products leads to a detailed strategy for planning and evaluating the sustainability of a hospitality operation in terms of corporate responsibility and social entrepreneurship. The content is focused on a global perspective of sustainability in the industry. Same as HRTM 4240V with additional work for graduate credit.