Green Logistics Practices in Hospitality for Sustainable Industry in Egypt | ||
| التجارة والتمويل | ||
| Volume 45, Issue 2, June 2025, Pages 120-139 PDF (1.17 M) | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/caf.2025.434391 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Nisreen Alaa El Din Ali Abdel Wahed1; Ahmed Moussa Elsayed El Samadicy2; Sama Hossam El Din Gad3 | ||
| 1DBA Researcher - International transport & Logistics Institute Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Egypt | ||
| 2Deputy Dean Management and Technology College for Education Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Egypt | ||
| 3Doctor – International Transport &Logistics College Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| This study explores the impact of green logistics practices on the sustainability and performance of Egypt's hospitality and tourism industry. The research aims to identify the key factors influencing the adoption of green logistics, assess the perceived benefits, and evaluate the challenges and barriers faced by hotels and resorts in implementing these practices. Using a descriptive quantitative research design, the study collected data through structured surveys distributed to 100 hospitality professionals across various hotels and resorts in Egypt. The data were analyzed using statistical techniques, including regression analysis, and cross-tabulation, to measure the adoption levels, challenges, and impact of green logistics on sustainability and performance. The findings reveal that while awareness of green logistics is relatively high, actual implementation remains limited, with only 14% of hotels practicing green logistics for more than six years. High-end hotels and larger establishments are more likely to adopt these practices due to greater resources and corporate commitments. Key benefits include improved operational efficiency, enhanced brand image, and increased customer satisfaction. However, the financial benefits are less clear, with 38% of respondents neutral on cost savings. Challenges include a lack of employee training, limited access to eco-friendly suppliers, and insufficient government support. The study also found a strong positive correlation between green logistics practices and sustainable development, but a weak and statistically insignificant relationship with hospitality industry performance. This research contributes to the literature by extending Green Logistics Theory to the hospitality sector, particularly in a developing country context. It provides actionable insights for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and hotel managers to enhance sustainability through green logistics practices. The study's originality lies in its quantitative approach to measuring green logistics adoption and its impact on sustainability in Egypt's hospitality industry, filling a significant gap in the existing literature | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Green Logistics; Sustainability; Performance; Hospitality Industry; Egypt | ||
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