Adoption of Green Practice (Waste Management) in the Hotel Industry, Kwara State, Nigeria.

Abstract

Despite the significance of hotels and their influence on tourism and industrial growth, the hotel industry is often associated with significant contributions to green practice challenges such as global warming, pollution, and resource depletion. As a result, there is a global call for adherence to green practice within the industry. This research studied the practice of the adoption of green practices in waste management hotels in Kwara State, Nigeria. This research data was collected using qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to analyze the factors affecting hotel management and the adoption of waste management strategies by members of the staff. Research reveals that although methods such as trash segregation and recycling are prevalent, inconsistencies exist between self-reported behaviors and actual observations, attributable to social desirability bias. The research highlights environmental awareness, cost, regulatory pressures, and managerial support as primary determinants of waste management adoption. Nonetheless, obstacles such as insufficient training, limited infrastructure, and logistical complications impede efficient waste management systems. Ultimately, efficient waste management improves operational performance and reputation, fostering environmental responsibility in the hotel industry. Keywords/tags (Waste, Waste management, Green practices, Hotel classification, hotel waste management, Kwara State) Miscellaneous (None) .