Report

Asia Pacific Hotel Sustainability Trends 2018

The "Asia Pacific Sustainability Trends 2018" report provides a comprehensive analysis of sustainability efforts in the hotel industry across 13 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The report, compiled by Greenview and Horwath HTL, is based on data from 2,282 hotels, offering valuable insights into energy and water usage, cost management, and the adoption of various sustainability practices.

Key Insights:

Energy and Water Usage Trends:

India, Japan, and the Philippines achieved significant reductions in energy usage per square meter for all hotel types in 2017 compared to 2016.

Full-service hotels in India and the Philippines saw notable reductions in energy usage by 19.5% and 38.2% respectively, in 2017 compared to the previous year.

Water usage trends were positive in China, Japan, and Thailand, which reduced water consumption per occupied room in 2017, following inconsistent trends in previous years.

Cost Management:

China, Hong Kong, and Singapore successfully reduced energy costs per square meter in 2017, continuing a positive trend from previous years. For example, Hong Kong reduced energy costs by 0.6%, while Singapore saw a 10.2% decrease.

Despite general reductions in water usage, countries like India and Japan reported significant decreases in water costs, with reductions of 35.2% and 62.1% respectively.

Adoption of Sustainability Practices:

Energy tracking remains the most widely adopted practice, with 99% of hotels in the region participating. Preventive maintenance programs are also prevalent, with a 97% adoption rate.

The report highlights the growing implementation of LED lighting, with 75% of hotels reporting that at least 75% of their interior spaces are equipped with LED lights, up from 43% in 2016.

Other practices such as water tracking, towel reuse programs, and low-flow toilets are also widely implemented, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability across the region.

Emerging and Innovative Practices:

While basic sustainability practices are well-established, the report notes that more innovative practices such as renewable energy generation, carbon offset purchases, and advanced waste management techniques are still in their early stages in the region.

Countries like the Maldives and Myanmar lead in the adoption of best practices, with almost complete uptake in energy tracking, LED lighting, and preventive maintenance programs.

This report underscores the continued progress in sustainability within the Asia-Pacific hotel industry, while also identifying areas where further improvements can be made, particularly in innovative practices and global benchmarking.