Research energy efficiency, conservation, sustainability, and green technology issues.

Research should identify the standard practices that the industry is using to conserve resources, focusing on

• water and energy conservation
• alternative fuel use
• facility design
• waste management
• personal identifiable information.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What is green technology, and how does it affect the hospitality, tourism, and recreation industry?
• How does energy consumption affect the company's budget and profits?

Communication

• What resources provide information about green technology?
• What are the ways to communicate to employees the importance of conservation practices and using green technologies?
• What are ways to communicate conservation practices to guests?

Leadership

• How can facilities improve their energy efficiency?
• What ideas can the hospitality industry convey to others about the importance of energy conservation and green technology?

Management

How can managers develop a plan for energy conservation, and how would these plans be implemented?