Mohammad Badruddoza Talukder is a distinguished Associate Professor and Chair at the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management (CTHM), International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT), Dhaka, Bangladesh. Recognized among the Top 2% of scientists in the world, Dr. Talukder is widely acknowledged as a leading authority in the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, and other emerging digital technologies within the global tourism, hospitality, and aviation sectors. With extensive industry experience, including managerial roles in business-class hotels, he brings strong practical insight to academic scholarship and professional practice. He has authored and edited numerous influential books and research publications with leading international publishers and serves as a keynote speaker, session chair, reviewer, and editorial board member for reputed journals. Dr. Talukder´s work continues to shape smart tourism systems, sustainable hospitality practices, and digital transformation through global collaboration and applied research.
Environmental Intelligence in Sustainable Hospitality Operations provides a comprehensive, accessible, and data-led approach for achieving sustainability through the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) across hospitality operations.
The volume explains how smart sensors, real-time environmental monitoring, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation can optimize energy and water consumption, reduce food and material waste, enhance indoor air quality, and support carbon reduction strategies in hotels, resorts, restaurants, and allied tourism services. Chapters introduce practical frameworks for designing and implementing smart sustainable systems, including digital dashboards, AI-enabled decision models, and performance indicators aligned with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements, supported with international applied case studies throughout. The book also addresses critical implementation issues such as data management, ethics, cybersecurity, investment justification, and organizational readiness.
By combining environmental science with hospitality innovation, this innovative and timely book offers a comprehensive guide for researchers, students, industry professionals, and policymakers seeking scalable pathways toward low-carbon, resource-efficient, and resilient hospitality operations.
'1. Introduction: Why Environmental Intelligence Matters?. 2. Environmental Sustainability in Hospitality: Concepts and Metrics. 3. Theoretical Foundations: Hospitality as a Socio-Technical System. 4. IoT Ecosystems in Hospitality: Sensors, Connectivity, and Smart Infrastructure. 5. Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Operations. 6. Smart Energy and Carbon Management. 7. Smart Water Management and Conservation. 8. AI-Enabled Waste and Circular Hospitality. 9. Indoor Environmental Quality, Wellness, and Guest Trust. 10. Conclusion: Future of Environmental Intelligence in Hospitality.
