Regenerative Tourism Podcast.

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Welcome to the Regenerative Tourism Podcast, an initiative by the Sustainability and Resilience Institute New Zealand. This podcast series is dedicated to creating awareness about regenerative tourism, drawing on global research and innovative practices that demonstrate how tourism can actively restore and revitalise our environment, communities, and cultures.

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Embracing forward-thinking and transformative approaches.

Based on the Institute’s flagship Regenerative Tourism Project, the podcast combines expert insights with advanced AI tools to deliver engaging and thought-provoking episodes. Each episode unpacks groundbreaking ideas, inspiring success stories, and actionable strategies, offering a fresh perspective on how tourism can move beyond sustainability to become a regenerative force.Whether you’re a tourism professional, researcher, or curious traveller, the Regenerative Tourism Podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore how we can reshape the future of tourism for the better.

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Past Projects & Achievements

Discover Ahipara TOP 10 Holiday Park – Your Gateway to Ninety Mile Beach

Journal of Tourism Regeneration

Zamrood Karim Memorial Scholarship

Journal of Sustainability and Resilience

New Zealand Tourism Awards Finalists 2024

Le Bons Bay Environmental Education Trust

Banks Peninsula Early Learning

Te Ara Poutama AEC Charitable Trust

French Bay House Bed and Breakfast

Ecoseaker Dolphin Swimming & Harbour Adventure Cruises

Number Eight Enterprises Limited

Pipi Journeys Harbour Cruise and Fishing Charter

Darkroom Live Music and Entertainment Venue

Top Notch Dog Boarding Kennels

Digital Waitaha Charitable Trust

Journal of Sustainability and Resilience

Regional Business Partners Network

Latest Blog Posts

The Routledge Handbook of Regenerative Tourism

IntroductionCritics ReviewFor sales and offers visit this link Introduction This timely and innovative handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the current critical debates, trends and the transformative potential of regenerative tourism, and also looks towards a...

Sustainability and Resilience Institute New Zealand Joins Global Leaders in Climate Action by Signing the Glasgow Declaration

Sustainability and Resilience Institute Signs the Glasgow DeclarationBackground to Glasgow Declation on Climate Action in TourismGlasgow declaration on climate action in tourismSustainability and Resilience Institute Sustainability and Resilience Institute Signs the...

5 Aspects of regenerative tourism

What is regenerative tourism?The foundation of tourism - the host communitiesChallenges and clarificationsRegenerative tourism models and measures - framework and indicatorsAuthenticity in tourism experiencesPositive psychology movement in...

Sustainable Tourism in New Zealand: From Global Trends to Regenerative Practice

Introduction: Sustainable Tourism in New Zealand: From Global Trends to Regenerative PracticeGlobal Trends Shaping Sustainable Tourism1. Shift towards responsible and slow travel2. Technology and digital sustainability tools3. Growing importance of carbon-neutral and...

Overtourism in New Zealand: Lessons from Europe and the Case for Regenerative Tourism

Introduction: Overtourism in New Zealand: Lessons from Europe and the Case for Regenerative TourismUnderstanding overtourism: beyond visitor numbersEmerging signs of overtourism in New ZealandPressure on natural ecosystemsInfrastructure and housing challengesCommunity...

Green Policies Beyond Borders: What New Zealand Can Learn About Sustainable Tourism from Spatial Spillover Effects

Introduction: Green Policies Beyond Borders: What New Zealand Can Learn About Sustainable Tourism from Spatial Spillover EffectsUnderstanding spatial spillover effects in tourismWhy this matters for New Zealand tourismPublic versus private sustainability...

Climate Change Mitigation in Tourism: Why Sustainable Tourism Must Go Beyond Green Promises

Introduction: Climate Change Mitigation in Tourism: Why Sustainable Tourism Still Fails to Address Its Biggest Emissions ChallengeThe paradox of sustainable tourism and climate changeWhy climate mitigation is marginal in tourism research1) Narrow research boundaries2)...

Overtourism and New Zealand: Lessons from Europe’s Tourism Crisis

Introduction: Overtourism and New Zealand: Lessons from Europe’s Tourism CrisisWhat Is Overtourism and Why Is It Escalating?Why Residents Are ProtestingNew Zealand’s Emerging Risk of OvertourismFrom Sustainable to Regenerative TourismPolicy Lessons for New Zealand1....

When Nature Becomes a Victim of Tourism: Lessons from K’gari and the Future of Sustainable Tourism in New Zealand

Introductio: When Nature Becomes a Victim of Tourism: Lessons from K’gari and the Future of Sustainable Tourism in New ZealandK’gari: a World Heritage site under pressureWhy nature-based destinations are especially vulnerableNew Zealand’s hidden overtourism...

Evidence-Based Tourism Policy: Building Resilient and Sustainable Tourism Systems

IntroductionThe Growing Complexity of Tourism GovernanceWhy Evidence Matters in Sustainable TourismKey Insights from the OECD Report1) Tourism growth without sustainability creates systemic risks2) Data gaps undermine sustainable decision-making3) Sustainable tourism...

Tourism New Zealand Launches Fresh Global Campaign: Find Your 100% Pure New Zealand

Introduction Personalised Experience PlanningTargeting Sustainable Growth and SeasonalityBroad Collaboration and Industry SupportMore Than Just a Destination Introduction Tourism New Zealand has launched an exciting new global campaign, giving a refreshed twist to its...

Co-Creating Tourism Values through Regeneration

IntroductionProgramWelcome RemarksJafar Jafari Kazem VafadariFrancesc Fusté FornéAsif HussainFrancesc Fusté FornéAsif HussainPresentations by Speakers/PanelistsElena Mattei and Stefania M. MaciFrida Marie Omma Alessandro InversiniCultural BreakDiscussion and...

Roadmap for the Introduction and Exploration of Banks Peninsula as a Dark Sky Reserve

Introduction1. OpportunitiesEnvironmental and Astronomical BenefitsEconomic and Tourism AdvantagesCommunity and Educational Gains2. ChallengesLight Pollution ManagementRegulatory and Certification ProcessInfrastructure and Funding3. The Path ForwardPhase 1:...