Abstract

The hospitality industry significantly impacts the environment due to its high consumption of resources such as energy, water, and materials. In Port Harcourt, the hotel industry faces critical environmental challenges, primarily stemming from a lack of awareness and understanding of green technologies among hotel managers and owners. Many are not fully informed about the economic and environmental benefits of adopting sustainable practices, resulting in increased energy consumption, water scarcity, and waste management issues. This study investigates the adoption and implementation of green technology practices to promote environmental responsibility in hotels in Port Harcourt. It aims to identify effective strategies for mitigating environmental degradation, enhancing sustainability, and fostering eco-friendly operations. The objectives include examining energy-efficiency procedures, evaluating water conservation practices, assessing waste reduction strategies, and determining sustainable sourcing techniques utilized by hotels in the study area. A convenience sampling technique was employed to select the study sample, and data were collected using questionnaires and interviews. Descriptive statistics, including frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations, were used to analyze respondents' data and research questions, while the Chi-square test was employed to test the hypotheses. The findings reveal that although many hotels have adopted basic green technologies, such as LED lighting, low-flow water fixtures, and waste segregation systems, the implementation of advanced practices, such as renewable energy systems, water recycling, and comprehensive sustainable sourcing policies, remains limited due to financial and technical constraints. Guest and staff participation in green initiatives emerged as a critical factor in enhancing the effectiveness of these practices. The study highlights the benefits of green technologies, including cost savings, improved brand reputation, and reduced environmental footprints. It recommends prioritizing investments in energy-efficient technologies, such as LED lighting and smart HVAC systems, training staff on the use and maintenance of green technologies, and implementing effective waste segregation, recycling, and composting programs to reduce environmental impacts and promote sustainability within the hospitality industry.