Business travelers: turning green
A new survey shows business travelers have begun to perform some green practices routinely: Nearly seven of 10 business travelers (69%) say they always turn off the lights and one out of three (31%) always adjusts the heat/air conditioner when leaving the room, for example.
Roughly a third of travelers surveyed are keenly concerned about green travel.
Some 34% “seek out hotels that are environmentally friendly,” just as 38% have researched green lodging facilities either online or by asking friends and relatives. Similarly, 28% say they would be willing to pay 10% more to stay in a green lodging facility, says the study by Deloitte.
The survey polled a sample of 1,155 business travelers, defined as having taken at least one business trip in the past year that involved staying overnight at a lodging facility.
“Our survey shows that green concerns have made their way on to the business traveler’s agenda,” says Adam Weissenberg, Deloitte Tourism, Hospitality & Leisure leader.”Business travelers understand the issues and are trying to do their part in being more environmentally responsible when they are on the road.”
The top five environmental actions business travelers expect lodging facilities to be taking are (in order):
—Recycling (77%)
—Using energy-efficient lighting (74%)
—Using energy-efficient windows (59%)
—Placing cards in rooms to let guests request that sheets/towels not be changed (52%)
—Using environmentally safe cleaning products (49%)
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