THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY ASPECTS OF SUSTAINABLE HOTEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRY IN JOHOR, MALAYSIA

Authors

  • Aidah Zarifah Zainuddin Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA
  • Ezdihar Hamzah Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA
  • Hariati Abdullah Hashim Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA
  • Gunavathy Kanniyapan Centre for Real Estate Research, TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
  • Fatin Umaira Muhamad Azian Centre Research of Social, Development & Environment, Faculty Social Science & Humanities, UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v23i38.1890

Keywords:

Energy Efficiency, Energy Consumption, Hotel and Tourism Industry, Johor and Malaysia

Abstract

Energy efficiency plays a vital role and significantly contributes to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact. This research addresses the need for sustainability in Malaysia's hotel and tourism sector, focusing on the adoption and application of green building elements, particularly in the context of energy efficiency. Amidst the challenges posed by the Covid-19, this research investigates the level of acceptance of green building elements among hoteliers in Johor as the case study. Besides, the research objective is to identify the obstacles faced by hotel operators in applying aspects of energy efficiency. The research methodology adopted quantitative approach through questionnaire among 104 of hoteliers in Johor. The findings emphasize the importance of energy efficiency in promoting sustainability, offering recommendations on the efficient use of technology, personnel training programs, and sustainable practices to improve operational efficiency and meet the growing demand for environmentally responsible tourism. This research provides valuable insights to position Johor hotels as leaders in the global movement towards a more sustainable and high resilience of hotel and tourism sector.

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Published

2025-11-26

How to Cite

Zainuddin, A. Z., Hamzah, E., Abdullah Hashim, H., Kanniyapan, G., & Muhamad Azian, F. U. (2025). THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY ASPECTS OF SUSTAINABLE HOTEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRY IN JOHOR, MALAYSIA. PLANNING MALAYSIA, 23(38). https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v23i38.1890

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Vol. 23 (2025): PLANNING MALAYSIA JOURNAL : Volume 23, Issue 5, 2025

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