The hospitality sector plays a significant role in creating environmental as well as social effects which highlights the global sustainability aspects. Hotels, resorts and other service providers generates a lot of waste, uses a lot of energy and water which has a direct impact on eco-systems and communities. Additionally, the evolution of business practices has been influenced by corporate social responsibility (CSR) concerns heightened consumer awareness and regulatory frameworks such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have also impacted the evolution of the company operations. Studies done between 2018 to 2025 were taken into consideration for this research work. The PRISMA framework has been used to identify, screening as well as thematically tag research papers in five major aspects such as environmental sustainability, Corporate Social responsibility and the applications of the circular economy.
Adopting eco conscious choices, such as waste reduction, conserving water and using renewable resources has been shown to improve operational efficacy while minimizing the impact on environment. Through community engagement tactics, initiatives to promote diversity and employee well-being are becoming equally important. Technological advancements like AI, IoT and smart hotel systems are great examples for improving efficiency and consumer engagement. Moreover, regulatory frameworks especially pertaining to green supply chain management and CSR disclosure. Despite the circular economy, it is still in its infancy.