Evaluar la sostenibilidad del hotel suite Chico de Chapinero para recomendar la aplicación de la NTC 5133, como elemento estratégico de competitividad.

Abstract

Environmental sustainability has become a very important factor at the due to the deterioration of the planet over the years. The growing concern about the environment has caused consumers to have certain environmental requirements when choosing a product or service, in instance, hotel establishments have a high level of environmental impact on the tourism activity by using different resources, by generating residues and waste to a large quantity, among other things; this has generated demand in the hotels by the guests. In Colombia, the environmental sustainability standard NTC 5133/2006 was created presenting itself as an opportunity for the competitive progress of the hotel industry. The application of this rule sensitizes both staff and guests to that its environmental impact is minimal in factors such as water, waste and energy; what's more economic improvement within the company. The certified hotel obtains a distinctive that gives certainty of its contribution to the environment known as "SAC" Colombian Environmental Seal.