While hotels are not one of the worst sources of pollution, they still consume a significant amount of resources, which can ultimately impact the environment. By going green and using eco-friendly solutions, both hotel businesses and guests get to embrace several benefits.
Eco-friendly hotels demonstrate leadership in ecological sustainability. In addition, running an environmentally friendly business helps gain a significant competitive advantage.
Significant federal tax benefits are associated with going green and several deductions apply for the cost of energy-efficient improvements. Some states also give green building tax credits, according to Patrice A. Kelly, a business consultant in an article for Hotel Interactive.
One of the main benefits of hotels going green is that business owners get to considerably lower their operating costs. By turning environmentally friendly, hotels can see a 30 percent reduction in their costs.
Other benefits of going green are the reduction of green house emissions, healthier workplaces for employees and a significant reduction of energy and water waste. Guests significantly benefit as well because they are provided with healthier living quarters.
