ABSTRACT
The purpose of this chapter is to outline and congregate the sustainable accommodation practices through extensive in-depth literature review and critical content analysis of best sustainable accommodation practices in Hospitality sector in Domestic, International and Independent units. Important and common elements were grouped together and framework was developed for continuous and successful implementation of green practices in lodging establishments. To congregate the information from literature and industry and to understand the gaps and challenges, the framework was further verified and tested on selected hotels. Findings from this research highlighted the level of awareness and initiatives among hotels with respect to sustainability of accommodation practices in the Hospitality industry and further recommended the 3I’s Framework of Accommodation Sustainability (FASM). Though some of the industry reports did not support and share the practical challenges at different stages of sustainable practices. This article will allow many operators and important stakeholders of hospitality sector to initiate and execute sustainable accommodation strategies.
