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Emissions from Hotels: The Gap Between Plans and Actions
(SOURCE: SKIFT)

Over 90% of 20,000 hotels surveyed worldwide have a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions, according to a joint report from the World Travel and Tourism Council and Greenview, published on Tuesday.

However, other data suggest a gap between plans and action. Only 6.1% of the hotels surveyed use renewable sources for their energy needs, which includes electricity, heating and air conditioning.

Both leading international chains and local hotels took part in the survey. Here are five key takeaways from the report.

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