Green Hotel Practices Based on Earth Check Certification at the Apurva Kempinski Bali to Support Sustainable Development

Widiana, I Ketut Alit and Astawa, I Ketut and Triyuni, Ni Nyoman (2022) Green Hotel Practices Based on Earth Check Certification at the Apurva Kempinski Bali to Support Sustainable Development. Undergraduate thesis, Politeknik Negeri Bali.

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Abstract

This research aims to find out the implementation of green hotel practices implemented by the Apurva Kempinski Bali analyzed by the indicators developed by Earth Check known as 10 key performance areas for hotel accommodation business. Earth Check is the only global benchmarking and certification program for sustainable travel and tourism. This research also aims to find out the effects of the implementation of green hotel practices by the Apurva Kempinski Bali. Methods of data collection used are by conducting interviews with key and supporting informants from internal and external the hotels, observation techniques using participant observation, literature review, and documentation techniques has been done. The data analysis method used is qualitative research through transcript data, data reduction, data displaying, and drawing the conclusion. The result of this research shows that the Apurva Kempinski Bali has fulfilled the requirements of the certification and has applicated the green hotel practices within the hotel area to support the sustainable developments including energy efficiency, freshwater resources, waste-water management, solid waste management, ecosystem and conservation, land use planning, air quality protection, management of social and cultures to harmful substances management. But some improvements need to be taken into account such as the renewable energy generation (e.g., wind, solar) potential evaluation, additional air conditioner and chiller smart controls, color coded garbage bin in the guest area, and sustainable room amenities materials. Finally, at the conclusion of this research, the Apurva Kempinski Bali is ready to join the Earth Check certification with the improvements stated above.

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