Title: Research energy efficiency, conservation, sustainability, and green technologies issues.
Course: Introduction to Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation (16001-36) > Section: Exploring the Past, Present, and Future of the Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Industries

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

- water and energy conservation
- alternative fuel use
- facility design
- waste management.

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?

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?