Eco friendly approach by hotels

The document discusses sustainable development and eco-friendly hotels. It defines sustainable development as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It says sustainable hotels significantly reduce their environmental impact through practices like reducing waste, saving energy, and cutting water usage. Hotels benefit from going green by facing lower costs and gaining customer goodwill due to environmental commitments. The document provides some specific green practices hotels can implement, such as investing in solar panels, efficient HVAC systems, and using biodegradable cleaning supplies. It recognizes several Indian hotels' efforts in receiving sustainability certifications and awards.