Impact of Hospitality Business Operations on the Environment: A Case Study on TUI, UK

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Contents
Chapter 1..........................................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
Research Aim...................................................................................................................................3
Research Objectives.........................................................................................................................3
Research Problem............................................................................................................................3
Research Questions..........................................................................................................................4
Chapter 2..........................................................................................................................................4
Research Methodology....................................................................................................................4
Research Philosophy..............................................................................................................4
Research Approach.................................................................................................................4
Research strategy....................................................................................................................4
Data Collection.......................................................................................................................4
Sampling.................................................................................................................................5
Timeline..................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 3..........................................................................................................................................6
Literature Review............................................................................................................................6
Environmental Impact of hospitality operations....................................................................6
Benefits of sustainability in hospitality organization.............................................................6
Ways of improving sustainability in hospitality organizations..............................................6
Chapter 4..........................................................................................................................................7
Data Analysis..........................................................................................................................7
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9
REFRENCES.................................................................................................................................10
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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
The hospitality industry is considered one of the worst offenders of climate damage and
contributes to pollution on a global scale. It is important to develop a profound understanding of
the impact of hospitality operations on climate change and environment so that effective steps
can be taken to facilitate sustainable growth of the sector. The topic of the research is to
understand the impact of business operations at hospitality organization on the environment. The
hospitality organization selected for this report is based on TUI, UK which is a travel and
tourism corporation which offers hospitality services including Hotels, tourism agencies, cruise
ships and airlines in United Kingdom.
Research Aim
The aim of the research is “to investigate the influence of hospitality business operations
on the environment and natural surroundings. A case study on TUI, UK.”
Research Objectives
 To analyse the impact of hospitality businesses on natural surrounding. A case study on
TUI.
 To understand the importance of sustainable business operations in hospitality
organizations. A case study on TUI.
 To evaluate best practices for improving sustainability of hospitality organizations. A
case study on TUI.
Research Problem
The research gap which is the focus of this investigation is about the impact of businesses
in the hospitality business on the environment. There is literature and research available on the
impact of the hospitality sector on the environment and the ways in which the activities of the
hospitality industry damage the environment. This investigation centres around understanding
the impact of specific hospitality operations on environment in order to determine the best
sustainable practices which can help reduce the damage caused by hospitality organization.
Research Questions
 What is the impact of hospitality businesses on natural surrounding?
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