Avoidance of Eco-Tourism Labelled Hotels by the Domestic Tourists of Sri Lanka

Abstract

Modern consumers are living a consumerist lifestyle, which negatively impacts on the natural and the built environment. However, there is a trend towards environmental protection within society. It is clearly observed that green labels are everywhere and has become a marketing tool for companies, and this is common for tourist hotels as well. Ecotourism which is one form of ethical goods and services has been increasing worldwide. These tourists especially concern about natural and the built world. Therefore, they will neglect the products and services which harm the environment. Identifying that there is a gap in the literature about the consumer's avoidance of products and services which claims the “green”, the study aims at, exploring the avoidance behavior of eco-labeled hotel brands by the eco-tourists”.