The new green age: carbon mitigation by Queensland tourism enterprises
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Paper/Presentation Title | The new green age: carbon mitigation by Queensland tourism enterprises |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Zeppel, Heather (Author) and Beaumont, Narelle (Author) |
Editors | Lade, Clare and Melson, Lisa |
Journal or Proceedings Title | The New Golden Age of Tourism and Hospitality: Book of Proceedings |
ERA Conference ID | 50223 |
Number of Pages | 18 |
Year | 2012 |
Place of Publication | Melbourne, Australia |
ISBN | 9780987050717 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.cauthe.org/conference-proceedings-2012 |
Conference/Event | 22nd Annual Council for Australasian Tourism and Hospitality Education Conference (CAUTHE 2012) |
Annual Council for Australasian Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE) Conference | |
Event Details | 22nd Annual Council for Australasian Tourism and Hospitality Education Conference (CAUTHE 2012) Parent Annual Council for Australasian Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE) Conference Delivery In person Event Date 06 to end of 09 Feb 2012 Event Location Melbourne, Australia |
Event Details | Annual Council for Australasian Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE) Conference Annual CAUTHE Conference |
Abstract | Climate change and carbon mitigation are growing issues for the tourism industry. Green tourism enterprises are implementing eco-efficiency measures in energy, water and waste management to reduce operating costs and carbon emissions. This paper reports on carbon mitigation actions adopted by environmentally certified Queensland tourism operators (n=83). It first reviews carbon mitigation responses in Australian tourism, including research on carbon emissions by tourism sectors and carbon reduction programs supported by Tourism Queensland. It then describes the development of a carbon survey for Queensland tourism enterprises including accommodation, tour operators, attractions, and convention centres. The paper presents survey results profiling operator attitudes to climate change, green business training, emissions auditing and carbon mitigation actions, motives for emissions reduction, and carbon offsetting. It compares findings for key tourism sectors and discusses operator motives for adopting carbon mitigation actions or offsetting. Key challenges and opportunities for carbon reduction by tourism enterprises are noted. |
Keywords | climate change; carbon mitigation; eco-efficiency; green practices; tourism SMEs; Queensland |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 350803. Tourism management |
410404. Environmental management | |
410102. Ecological impacts of climate change and ecological adaptation | |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | Centre for Sustainable Business and Development |
School of Management and Marketing | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q1309/the-new-green-age-carbon-mitigation-by-queensland-tourism-enterprises
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