provides paid lodging, usually on a short-term basis". With respect to Indian context, hotels also refer to a restaurant because the best restaurants were always situated near to a hotel. The quality & cost of hotels are directly proportional to the range and type of services available [1][8]. An environmental protection, efficient waste management system [5] is a crucial aspect of any hospitality business. In this age where global warming has been an issue of concern in the world ecotel plays a major role. Ecotel can provide solution or measure taken up by hotel industry to come in terms with the environment. Where Ecotel hotels are considered as environment sensitive hotels. " Ecotel is a new concept in hotels which ensures to work for environment protection and preservation.

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7. http://www. ecgonline. info/index. php/customer-care/91-new-service/137-energy-conservation-techniques
8. http://www. slideshare. net/sohil79/ecotel-hotels-in-india-the-new-age-trend

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