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Applied Environmental Practices In Hotels In The City Of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, Gestion Hotelera Orientada A La Proteccion Del Ambiente Y Su Impacto En La Imagen De La Empresa: Caso Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico

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  • Mariza Aguirre Fimbres

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This study was based on the concept of sustainable development and sustainable tourism, as well as the essential elements of sustainable development in the hotel industry. In particular, this paper focuses on the analysis of applied environmental practices in hotels in the city of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. Silvia Ayuso's methodology is adopted in this study. Specifically, grounded theory, which provides an interdisciplinary approach that combines quantitative and qualitative methods, is used. The study is divided into three major parts. The first part is theoretical-analytical and seeks to discuss and describe the concept of sustainable tourism and its application in hotel management from an environmental perspective. The second part, practical-analytical analyzes 3, 4 and 5-star hotels in the city of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. A questionnaire is used to analyze the existence of environmental practices in these hotels, Part Three presents the results of the study along with conclusions, limitation and insights for future research.

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  • Mariza Aguirre Fimbres, 2011. "Applied Environmental Practices In Hotels In The City Of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, Gestion Hotelera Orientada A La Proteccion Del Ambiente Y Su Impacto En La Imagen De La Empresa: Caso Hermosillo, S," Revista Internacional Administracion & Finanzas, The Institute for Business and Finance Research, vol. 4(3), pages 51-72.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibf:riafin:v:4:y:2011:i:3:p:51-72
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    Hermosillo; sustainable development; sustainable tourism; essential elements of sustainable development and environmental practices;
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    • M3 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Marketing and Advertising

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