Public Policy of Green Practices by Restaurants and Hotels: Case of Ecotourism in Ranong Province, Thailand

Abstract

The objective of this study is to highlight the public policy of green practices for hotels and restaurants in Ranong city of Thailand. Along with the public policy of green practices, this study also discussed the green product promotion and green innovation. A questionnaire was used for data collection. Total 420 valid responses were used for data analysis. Results of the study shows the public policy green practices such as environment friendly products, adjustable temperature control in restaurants and hotels, electrical vehicle charging stations and waste management has positive effect on environmental safety. These practices increase the environmental safety in Ranong city of Thailand. Moreover, environment friendly products, adjustable temperature control in restaurants and hotels, electrical vehicle charging stations and waste management has positive role to enhance green product promotion and green innovation. Increase in the green practices increases the green product promotion and green innovation. Finally, green product promotion and green innovation shows positive influence to enhance environmental safety.