Green hotel certification: an analysis of the readiness of hotels in Bali

Economic Annals-XXI: Volume 214, Issue (3-4), Pages: 77-83

Citation information Sedyawan, A., Muslihudin, & Hardini, P. (2025). Green hotel certification: an analysis of the readiness of hotels in Bali. Economic Annals-XXI, 214(3-4), 77-83. doi: https://doi.org/10.21003/ea.V214-11

Agung Sedyawan
PhD (Environmental Science),
Postgraduate,
Jenderal Soedirman University
(Universitas Jenderal Soedirman)
708 Jl. Prof. H.R. Boenyamin Str., Grendeng, North Purwokerto, Central Java, 53122, Indonesia
asedyawan@gmail.com
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2934-9276
Corresponding author

Muslihudin
PhD (Political Sciences),
Faculty of Social and Political Sciences,
Jenderal Soedirman University
(Universitas Jenderal Soedirman)
708 Jl. Prof. H.R. Boenyamin Str., Grendeng, North Purwokerto, Central Java, 53122, Indonesia
muslihudin@unsoed.ac.id
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7404-2770

Probo Hardini
PhD (Engineering),
Faculty of Engineering,
Jenderal Soedirman University
(Universitas Jenderal Soedirman)
708 Jl. Prof. H.R. Boenyamin Str., Grendeng, North Purwokerto, Central Java, 53122, Indonesia
probo.hardini@unsoed.ac.id
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2472-2302

Green hotel certification: an analysis of the readiness of hotels in Bali

Abstract. The hospitality industry plays an important role in supporting sustainable development, but faces challenges related to environmental impacts, especially in energy, water, and waste management. This study aims to analyze the readiness of 4 and 5-star hotels in the Nusa Dua area of Bali, in achieving Green Hotel certification based on the Greenship for Existing Building standard from the Green Building Council of Indonesia. Data was collected through in-depth interviews and document analysis to identify efforts, constraints, and factors that influence the implementation of Green Hotel principles in 2023-2024. The results show that the majority of hotels have implemented green policies, such as the use of renewable energy and waste management, but face challenges in the form of high initial investment costs and a lack of technical understanding among staff. Factors that influence readiness include policy support, technological infrastructure, and the level of awareness of hotel management and guests towards the importance of sustainability. These findings suggest the need for systematic improvements through enhanced documentation systems, structured energy and water management programs, and capacity-building initiatives. Furthermore, this research contributes to the realization of a sustainable hospitality sector in Bali and serves as a model for similar tourism destinations.

Keywords: Environmental Policy; Resource Efficiency; Sustainable Tourism; Energy Management; Eco-Certification; Bali; The St. Regis Bali Resort; The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali; Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa; Melia Bali; Grand Hyatt Bali; Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort; Marriot’s Terrace Nusa Dua & Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua; Merusaka Nusa Dua; and The Laguna Luxury Collection Resort & Spa

JEL Classification:  Е41; Е64; I18; J28; J21

Acknowledgements and Funding: The authors are thankful to the Magister of Environmental Science Program, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman. The authors received no direct funding for this research. The authors don’t have commercial relations or representation with the named hotels and the research has been conducted independently.

Contribution: The authors contributed equally to this work.

Data Availability Statement: The dataset is available from the authors upon request.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21003/ea.V214-11

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Received 27.01.2024
Received in revised form 16.02.2025
Accepted 26.02.2025
Available online 29.04.2025