If you’ve stayed in a hotel, inn, or resort in the past 20 years, you’ve likely received a flood of free travel-size toiletries and other items. You also may have encountered guests who leave the air conditioning blasting around the clock, even when they’re not in the room. Or hotels that change your sheets and towels every day, even if they’re not dirty. And let’s not even talk about hotel dumpsters filled with trash — some that just might be recyclable. How many tiny bottles of shampoo and lotion does a person need? If this frustrates you, you’re not alone. Travelers across the globe are voicing their desire to stay in hotels that do more for the environment. According to a survey by Asian-based company Agoda, “58% of all travelers said they preferred hotels that claimed to be environmentally friendly.” This is good news, because more hotels are paying attention…The hotel industry isn’t alone in its push to be more environmentally conscious. Corporations and companies of all types are taking on more social responsibility as they begin to listen more intently to their customers. For example, a 2017 Cone Communications CSR Study revealed the following statistics about consumers:
- 63 percent are hopeful that businesses will take the lead to drive social and environmental change
- 87 percent will have a more positive image of a company that supports social or environmental issues
- 88 percent will be more loyal to a company that supports social or environmental issues
- 92 percent will be more likely to trust a company that supports social or environmental issues
The majority of consumers expect companies to take responsibility for their environmental impact and hotels are no exception. To view the full article visit Earth911.com