Regenerative Hospitality: A New Vision for a Thriving Future
As a sector accounting for 10% of global GDP and employing over 348 million people, hospitality holds vast untapped potential to lead global regeneration. This article advocates for a shift beyond traditional sustainability and corporate social responsibility toward regenerative hospitality—an approach that actively restores ecosystems, empowers communities, and transforms travelers.
Regenerative hospitality connects deeply with various sectors like agriculture, energy, transport, culture, and health, positioning it as a driver of holistic, place-based transformation. At its core, this model emphasizes systemic thinking, authentic connection, and shared value creation between businesses and host communities.
Real-world examples such as 700’000 heures Impact in Morocco and eco-projects in Brazil, Mexico, and France show how regenerative principles can revitalize local economies, restore land, and celebrate cultural heritage. The article calls on hospitality professionals to adopt new mindsets, support local ecosystems, and see tourists not as consumers—but as guardians of place.
This regenerative shift will be a central theme at the upcoming EHL Open Innovation Summit (May 20–21, 2025), a gathering aimed at co-creating a future where hospitality becomes a catalyst for global well-being and prosperity.
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