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Original Articles

Consumers' Environmental Concerns and Behaviors in the Lodging Industry: A Comparison between Greece and the United StatesView all notes

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Pages 93-112
Received 27 Jun 2008
Accepted 08 Apr 2009
Published online: 28 May 2009
 

This study utilizes data collected from Greece and the United States to examine consumer attitudes and behavior intentions toward the environmentally responsible practices (ERP) of hotels. Specifically examined is the impact of ERP on consumers' willingness to pay (WTP) for such hotel practices. The results indicate that consumers in both countries were more likely to patronize and demonstrate a strong WTP for hotels that provide ERP. Furthermore, the results reveal that consumers in Greece have higher environmental concerns and WTP than those in the United States, confirming that differences in culture and social structure determine a consumer's Green orientation and WTP.

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