| Title | Why do hotels go green? Understanding TripAdvisor GreenLeaders participation |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 71604 |
| Authors | Yang, Y; Jiang, L; Wang, YW |
| Title | Why do hotels go green? Understanding TripAdvisor GreenLeaders participation |
| Year | 2023 |
| Published | International Journal Of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 35.0, 5 |
| Abstract | Purpose More hotels are beginning to embrace green practices given increasing awareness of sustainable development. The purpose of this study is to examine factors contributing to hotels' participation in TripAdvisor's GreenLeaders program. Design/methodology/approach Based on a sample of 48,064 hotels from 328 destinations in 29 countries, the authors leverage a multi-level logit model to examine antecedents of GreenLeaders participation. A multi-level ordered logit model is then estimated to uncover factors influencing the ranking of this participation. Findings Empirical results indicate that hotels with a larger size, a higher class, a better online reputation, greater reliance on business travelers, fewer neighboring hotels and a more long-term-oriented culture are more apt to join the program. Online reputation factors, hotel size and the number of neighboring hotels explain GreenLeaders hotels' rankings. A series of robustness checks reinforces the results. Practical implications The results shed light on green program design and promotion. These findings can help hotel practitioners identify ideal target markets and better use their organizational resources to establish green programs. Several strategies can be implemented to promote hotels' commitment to sustainability and to encourage guests' awareness of and involvement in green practices. Originality/value This study enriches knowledge of sustainable hospitality and tourism. The findings of this study also address corporate social responsibility by analyzing factors that can promote and inhibit GreenLeaders program participation. Further, as a complement to hotel- and location-specific factors, the authors scrutinize the effects of cultural features in shaping green strategies. |
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