International Journal of Tourism and Economic Studies
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): TourEcon: International Journal of Tourism and Economic Studies

Challenges and Solutions for Food Waste Management in the Hospitality Industry: Its Impact on Sustainable Tourism

Sesa Mia Audenada (Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta)
Nining Yuniati (Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta)
Moch. Nur Syamsu (Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jun 2025

Abstract

Food waste is a global problem today and is closely related to tourism , especially in the hospitality sector . Every day there are 70 million tons of food waste wasted and there are about 1.2 billion people living on empty stomach , this inequality needs to be looked at more deeply so that sustainability can be realized , at the research location there are 18 thousand kilograms of waste generated per day and will be different in number if the high season or holiday season . There are more than 700 sectors in the form of hotels , restaurants and cafe that are economic drivers and emissions​​ contributors . The purpose of this research is to find a solution to the problem gap, namely one side has excess food and one side needs food . The method used in this research is qualitative . The data obtained are primary and secondary data, through observation , interviews , and documentation . The results of this study indicates that the field is considered supportive to conduct a food rescue program following the novelty of the research that researchers offer .

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Journal Info

Abbrev

TourEcon

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences

Description

TourEcon: International Journal of Tourism and Economic Studies; This a journal intended for the publication of scientific articles published by Pusat Riset dan Inovasi Nasional This journal contains studies in the fields of Tourism and Economic Studies, both theoretical and empirical. The ...