Factors Influencing the Adaption of Green Environmental Management Practices of the Tourist Hotels in the Cultural Triangle in Sri Lanka

Over the past years, there has been a growing global concern for the environment, putting increasing pressure on organizations to adopt environmentally friendly management systems. This integration of environmental management within the context of sustainability is commonly referred to as green environmental management. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the key factors influencing the adoption of green environmental management practices in hotels situated in the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka. Drawing on existing literature, the research focused on analyzing the impact of the adaption several factors on green environmental management practices, including the cost associating with green initiatives, employee attitudes, hotel policies and conditions, as well as customer support. To collect data, a purposive sample of 75 hotels from the region was selected, and data were gathered from the general manager or his/her representative of the relevant hotels through a structured questionnaire. Quantitative data analysis techniques such as correlation analysis and regression analysis were applied in data analysis. The findings indicted that employee attitudes and customer responses played crucial roles in the successful implementation of green practices in hotels. This underscores the significance of equipping employees with eco-friendly knowledge and practices to effectively embrace green environmental measures. Additionally, customer support emerged as a vital factor in the overall success of the green environmental practices within hotels. As a results, hotel administrations should pay special attention to these aspects to achieve success in green environmental management practices and contribute significantly to the pursuit of sustainable development growth.