# Eco-Tourism Graphs The Future of Hotels is Green Infographic Looks at Sustainable Accomodations By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-04-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-of-hotels-is-green-infographic References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/the-future-of-hotels-is-green-infographic) & [hotel.info](http://www.hotel.info/en/blog/do-not-disturb-the-future-of-hotels-is-green/) Hotel.info's The Future of Hotels is Green infographic is a comprehensive assessment of the positive environmental effects possible if the hotel industry focused on [sustainable development and eco-friendly facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-neos). According to the graph, hotels in the United States alone represent more than 5 billion square feet of space and are responsible for CO2 emissions that equal 19 volcanic eruptions. This helpful infographic tracks the potential of the hotel industry to have a dramatic impact on the [climate change crisis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildsight). Calculating water, waste, energy and CO2 output, this review is a reminder that there is plenty of room for improvement in acting responsible toward the environment. Hotel.info also provide green tips for both hotels and hotel guests, a thoughtful way to promote tiny differences individuals can make in the meantime. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Development:** The hotel industry can focus on sustainable development to have a positive environmental impact and reduce CO2 emissions. - **Eco-friendly Facilities:** Implementing eco-friendly facilities in hotels can help reduce water, waste, energy, and CO2 output, contributing to environmental preservation. - **Green Tips for Hotels and Guests:** Providing green tips for hotels and guests is a way to promote small changes that can collectively have a significant impact on the environment. ### Where This Applies - **Hotel Industry:** The hotel industry has the potential to disrupt traditional practices by embracing sustainable development and implementing eco-friendly facilities. - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry as a whole can benefit from incorporating sustainable practices and promoting eco-friendly accommodations. - **Travel and Tourism Industry:** The travel and tourism industry can foster disruptive innovation by promoting eco-tourism and sustainable travel experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Environmental Footprint Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shorebreak-hotel.md) - [Luxury Hotel ESG Commitments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accor-hotel.md) - [Certified Eco-Friendly Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-key-certification.md) - [Eco-Friendly Hotel Overhauls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-shilla.md) - [Sustainable Hotel-Supporting Airlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/certified-sustainable-hotels.md) - [Luxe Sustainable Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hari-hong-kong.md) - [Sustainable Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1-hotel-nashville.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pub Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-pub-guide.md) - [Carbon-Positive Dynamic Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/populus-hotel.md)