Sustainability in Hospitality: A Perspective from Thailand | KODECET Podcast

KODECET Podcast | Circular Economy and Sustainable Hospitality in Thailand In this KODECET Podcast episode, Dr Hatairat Viwatronakit, Instructor in Hospitality Industry Management at the International College, Payap University, Thailand, shares perspectives related to circular economy and sustainability within the context of hospitality and service industries. The discussion contributes to KODECET’s wider exploration of how circular economy principles can be understood and applied across different sectors, institutions, and national contexts. Within hospitality, circular economy thinking can support more efficient use of resources, reduction of waste, responsible consumption, improved material management, and more sustainable service delivery. These approaches are increasingly relevant for organisations seeking to reduce environmental impacts while maintaining quality and economic viability. The episode also reflects the importance of education and professional capability development in supporting the transition towards more sustainable and circular business practices. Key themes Circular economy and sustainability Sustainable hospitality Resource efficiency in service industries Waste reduction and responsible consumption Circular business practices Sustainability in tourism and hospitality Role of education in circular economy transition Green transition in Thailand Building sustainability capabilities in future professionals About the Guest Dr Hatairat Viwatronakit is an Instructor in Hospitality Industry Management at the International College, Payap University, Thailand. About KODECET KODECET – Knowledge Development for Circular Economy Transition is an Erasmus+ funded international project connecting universities and students across Finland, Austria, India, and Thailand. The project supports the development of knowledge, skills, and practical capabilities related to circular economy, sustainability, innovation, and the green transition. KODECET is coordinated by the Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics (JSBE), University of Jyväskylä, Finland, in collaboration with: • FH JOANNEUM, Austria • BIRLA Institute of Management Technology – BIMTECH, India • Nirma University, India • Prince of Songkla University, Thailand • Payap University, Thailand Free KODECET Digital Learning Centres BIMTECH, India https://www.bimtech.ac.in/research/digi-su... Nirma University, India https://management.nirmauni.ac.in/manageme... Prince of Songkla University, Thailand https://mooc.kodecet.net/ Payap University, Thailand https://lms.csi.payap.ac.th/?redirect=0 KODECET Course 4 – Circularity in Supply Chains Access the complete course textbook free of charge: https://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-86-1710-5 Follow KODECET LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kodecet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KODECET #KODECET #CircularEconomy #SustainableHospitality #HospitalityManagement #Thailand #PayapUniversity #Sustainability #CircularBusiness #ResourceEfficiency #GreenTransition #SustainableTourism #erasmusplus Music by AtlasAudio from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/users/atlasaudio-54514... https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=lin...