Stakeholders’ Barriers Analysis in Reducing Carbon Footprint in Hurghada Hotels
Abdelhafez, A., Hewedi, M., Abdelhakim, A., Gaber, A. (2025). Stakeholders’ Barriers Analysis in Reducing Carbon Footprint in Hurghada Hotels. EKB Journal Management System, 19(1), 21-37. doi: 10.21608/ijhth.2025.363209.1064
Ahmed M. A. Abdelhafez; Mahmoud Mahmoud Hewedi; Ayman Safi Abdelhakim; Aliaa Mokhtar Gaber. "Stakeholders’ Barriers Analysis in Reducing Carbon Footprint in Hurghada Hotels". EKB Journal Management System, 19, 1, 2025, 21-37. doi: 10.21608/ijhth.2025.363209.1064
Abdelhafez, A., Hewedi, M., Abdelhakim, A., Gaber, A. (2025). 'Stakeholders’ Barriers Analysis in Reducing Carbon Footprint in Hurghada Hotels', EKB Journal Management System, 19(1), pp. 21-37. doi: 10.21608/ijhth.2025.363209.1064
Abdelhafez, A., Hewedi, M., Abdelhakim, A., Gaber, A. Stakeholders’ Barriers Analysis in Reducing Carbon Footprint in Hurghada Hotels. EKB Journal Management System, 2025; 19(1): 21-37. doi: 10.21608/ijhth.2025.363209.1064

Stakeholders’ Barriers Analysis in Reducing Carbon Footprint in Hurghada Hotels

International Journal of Heritage, Tourism and Hospitality
Volume 19, Issue 1, June 2025, Page 21-37  XML PDF (364.02 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/ijhth.2025.363209.1064
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Authors
Ahmed M. A. Abdelhafez email 1; Mahmoud Mahmoud Hewedi2; Ayman Safi Abdelhakim2; Aliaa Mokhtar Gaber2
1Demonstrator, Hotel Studies Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt
2Professor, Hotel Studies Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt
Abstract
The hospitality industry is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions, necessitating urgent sustainability efforts. This research examines the barriers to carbon footprint reduction in Hurghada hotels, focusing on stakeholder perspectives, including hotel managers and government representatives. Using a mixed-methods approach, qualitative structured interviews with the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Environment were conducted alongside a quantitative survey of 108 hotel managers from Green Star-certified hotels. Findings reveal high implementation costs, regulatory inefficiencies, lack of trained personnel, and stakeholder conflicts are the primary challenges hindering sustainability efforts. Additionally, limited access to standardized accreditation processes and weak green supply chain integration are further complicated implementation. The research applies stakeholder theory to interpret these barriers, highlighting the need for stronger regulatory frameworks, financial incentives, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. The findings contribute to sustainable research and offer policy recommendations aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to support a more sustainable hotel industry.
Keywords
Carbon Footprint; Stakeholder; Barriers; Sustainability; Hurghada
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