As the pandemic forced many travelers to stay home, cities prone to an influx of tourists suddenly found their environment and quality of life improved. This phenomenon of “regenerative tourism” deals with how destinations around the world continue to push for ways that tourism can enhance the quality of life of residents, aligning tourists’ vacations with local values and redefining travel in a way that prioritizes quality over quantity.
“The pandemic has required us to ask, ‘why do we travel?‘ and gives us an opportunity to change ‘how we travel,’” says Amanda Ho, founder and CEO of Regenerative Travel, a community of independently-owned boutique hotels dedicated to creating positive social and environmental impact.
