Award Date
Spring 2012
Degree Type
Professional Paper
Degree Name
Master of Science in Hotel Administration
Department
Hotel Administration
First Committee Member
Robert Woods, Chair
Number of Pages
28
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the serious consequences that global warming and climate change pose for the planet and its inhabitants, and to shed light on the hospitality industry’s contribution to the problem. The study further sought to examine whether the hospitality industry is doing their part in implementing “green” programs to combat its negative contribution to climate change.
Keywords
Climatic changes; Global warming; Hospitality industry – Environmental aspects; Sustainability
Disciplines
Climate | Environmental Indicators and Impact Assessment | Hospitality Administration and Management | Sustainability
File Format
Degree Grantor
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Language
English
Repository Citation
Carlson, Paul Michael, "The Hospitality Industry’s Response to Climate Change: Is the Response Sufficient?" (2012). UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones. 1360.
http://dx.doi.org/10.34917/3265137
Rights
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Climate Commons, Environmental Indicators and Impact Assessment Commons, Hospitality Administration and Management Commons, Sustainability Commons