Introduction
This paper will focus on the sustainable aspects of Marriott International, the issues this organization faces in its daily operations and with meeting ecological operations in around the world across all of their brands.
Marriott International is an iconic brand within the hospitality and tourism industry that includes 18 brands with nearly 4,000 properties around the world (Marriott.com, 2015). Marriott Corporation (became Marriott International in 1993) was founded by J. Willard and Alice Marriott in 1927 when they started a small root beer stand in Washington D.C. which developed into a chain of family restaurants by 1932, and they opened their first motel in 1957 (Wikipedia, 2015).
Tourism Operation
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These areas are a main focus for hotels to reduce and optimize their levels to sustain their operation. These focuses generally fall on the duties of the Facilities Management team and generally are reviewed by the Executive team and owners. Hotels must strategically find ways to minimize these operating costs and usages without compromising guest satisfaction.
“Marriott’s operations are dependent on the supply of fresh water, reliable energy, waste management, recycling facilities and sustainable materials available within the markets and municipalities in which they operate” ( '2014 Sustainability Report ', 2015). It is essential that Marriott International responds and prepares for the future that will encompass natural resources becoming more constrained and costly, new carbon taxes and more efficient building codes ( '2014 Sustainability Report ', …show more content…
They recognize that each of their properties consume different levels of energy for specific requirements and given the region there are different guidelines set in place.
LED lighting retrofit projects is a priority for Marriott managed hotels to help reduce electricity demand and costs ( '2014 Sustainability Report ', 2015). Lighting retrofits have been an integral part of their environmental efforts for years; as newer technology makes lighting more energy efficient, they consistently upgrade systems at our properties around the world ( '2014 Sustainability Report ', 2015).
Water Consumption
In efforts to conserve water consumption Marriott has set many goals to execute and obtain. They have made efforts to optimize water usage in their hotels. Some of their initiatives include low-flow faucet and toilet fixtures, water sub-meters, more efficient laundry and dishwashing formulations and service, central plant upgrades, landscaping and irrigation, and golf course maintenance and operation ( '2014 Sustainability Report ', 2015). Many of their properties have greywater reuse or rainwater capture systems for irrigation ( '2014 Sustainability Report ',
This paper will focus on the sustainable aspects of Marriott International, the issues this organization faces in its daily operations and with meeting ecological operations in around the world across all of their brands.
Marriott International is an iconic brand within the hospitality and tourism industry that includes 18 brands with nearly 4,000 properties around the world (Marriott.com, 2015). Marriott Corporation (became Marriott International in 1993) was founded by J. Willard and Alice Marriott in 1927 when they started a small root beer stand in Washington D.C. which developed into a chain of family restaurants by 1932, and they opened their first motel in 1957 (Wikipedia, 2015).
Tourism Operation
Marriott are leaders in …show more content…
These areas are a main focus for hotels to reduce and optimize their levels to sustain their operation. These focuses generally fall on the duties of the Facilities Management team and generally are reviewed by the Executive team and owners. Hotels must strategically find ways to minimize these operating costs and usages without compromising guest satisfaction.
“Marriott’s operations are dependent on the supply of fresh water, reliable energy, waste management, recycling facilities and sustainable materials available within the markets and municipalities in which they operate” ( '2014 Sustainability Report ', 2015). It is essential that Marriott International responds and prepares for the future that will encompass natural resources becoming more constrained and costly, new carbon taxes and more efficient building codes ( '2014 Sustainability Report ', …show more content…
They recognize that each of their properties consume different levels of energy for specific requirements and given the region there are different guidelines set in place.
LED lighting retrofit projects is a priority for Marriott managed hotels to help reduce electricity demand and costs ( '2014 Sustainability Report ', 2015). Lighting retrofits have been an integral part of their environmental efforts for years; as newer technology makes lighting more energy efficient, they consistently upgrade systems at our properties around the world ( '2014 Sustainability Report ', 2015).
Water Consumption
In efforts to conserve water consumption Marriott has set many goals to execute and obtain. They have made efforts to optimize water usage in their hotels. Some of their initiatives include low-flow faucet and toilet fixtures, water sub-meters, more efficient laundry and dishwashing formulations and service, central plant upgrades, landscaping and irrigation, and golf course maintenance and operation ( '2014 Sustainability Report ', 2015). Many of their properties have greywater reuse or rainwater capture systems for irrigation ( '2014 Sustainability Report ',