Understanding Regenerative Tourism as a Catalyst for Sustainable Economies: An Analysis of Selected Practices

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Marlene Amorim – GOVCOPP & DEGEIT, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal

Marta Ferreira Dias – GOVCOPP & DEGEIT, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal

Filipa Brandão – GOVCOPP & DEGEIT, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal

Raquel Castro Madureira – GOVCOPP & DEGEIT, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal

Rui Costa – GOVCOPP & DEGEIT, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal

Zélia Breda -GOVCOPP & DEGEIT, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal

Cristina Guardado – ESTGA, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal

Marcela Lopes – ESTGA, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal

Bruna Pedro – ESTGA, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal

Keywords:                Sustainability;
Regenerative tourism;
Regenerative practices;
Communities;
Portugal

DOI: https://doi.org/10.31410/ERAZ.2023.325

Abstract: The European sustainability agendas and debates present new challenges and opportunities for innovation, particularly in the tourism sec­tor. As countries strive to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the tourism indus­try must align its activities with these goals. Many tourism businesses are un­dergoing profound changes, embracing digital technologies and redesigning processes to prioritize sustainability. In recent years, the concept of regenera­tive tourism has emerged, setting even more ambitious goals. Regenerative tourism aims to proactively regenerate communities, cultures, nature, and eco­nomic systems. While lacking a stable academic definition, regenerative tour­ism is already driving the development of innovative tourism experiences that have transformative effects on specific destinations. This paper provides an ex­ploratory analysis of regenerative tourism, including a literature review and an analysis of selected regenerative tourism practices in Portugal. Through quali­tative analysis, the study examines the practices adopted by tourism stakehold­ers and evaluates their economic, social, and environmental benefits. The find­ings and lessons learned from these cases serve as valuable guidance for other destinations interested in embracing regenerative tourism principles and prac­tices. Ultimately, the study contributes to the advancement of a more resilient and regenerative global tourism industry.

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9th International Scientific ERAZ Conference – ERAZ 2023 – Conference Proceedings: KNOWLEDGE BASED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, hybrid – online, virtually and in person, Prague, Czech Republic, June 1, 2023

ERAZ Conference Proceedings published by: Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans – Belgrade, Serbia

ERAZ conference partners: Faculty of Logistics, University of Maribor, Maribor (Slovenia); University of National and World Economy – UNWE, Sofia (Bulgaria); Center for Political Research and Documentation (KEPET), Research Laboratory of the Department of Political Science of University of Crete (Greece); Institute of Public Finance – Zagreb (Croatia); Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Ohrid, University of St. Kliment Ohridski from Bitola (North Macedonia)

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Amorim, M., Dias, M. F., Brandão, F., Madureira, R. C., Costa, R., Breda, Z., Guardado, C., Lopes, M., & Pedro, B. (2023). Understanding Regenerative Tourism as a Catalyst for Sustainable Economies: An Analysis of Selected Practices. In V. Bevanda (Ed.), ERAZ Conference – Knowlegde Based Sustainable Development: Vol 9. Conference Proceedings (pp. 325-333). Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans. https://doi.org/10.31410/ERAZ.2023.325

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