Using Ecological Footprint Accounting model as a tool for sustainable development in the hospitality industry: Evidence from Egypt

摘要: In recent years, the trend toward sustainability reports are increasing especially within era of integrating reporting. same time efforts government for improving hospitality sector represented in tourism industry Egypt is one main objectives 2030 plan. The impacts on environment have become widely acknowledged.  As predicted to continue growing next decade, there an urgent need embrace principles order that tourists may travelling, while placing minimal natural environment.  Although much debate over concepts and how it be measured, Ecological Footprint has recently been proposed as a key indicator sustainable activities, due its abilities quantify amount resources needed enable comparisons between components through global, standardized measurements. tool measures humanity's demands upon biosphere effect national countries. It tracks biologically productive land water required produce all population consumes segregate wastes.   Information was collected respondents from hotels managers they requested provide information accommodation aspects such occupancy rates, property sizes, average energy usage, waste management routines determine ecological footprints selected hotels. understand relationship footprint tourist behaviors.  analysis this indication current green status better environmental practices.