Regenerative tourism
by design
Regenerative tourism
by design
OUR TEAM
OUR TEAM
The Tourism CoLab
Regenerative Tourism by Design
Virtual Summit 2024
Date: 21 & 22 February 2024
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00PM AEDT / 9:00AM - 12:00PM CET
Where: Online
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Regenerative Tourism by Design Virtual Summit
The Regenerative Tourism by Design Virtual Summit provides a space for courageous conversation, deep thinking and innovation. Over two action-packed days, over 20 guest speakers, tourism experts, academics and innovators will come together to explore regenerative development, community wealth building, positive impact and tourism. Join our panels of experts for discussions about:
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Mindset shifts and the importance of collaborating across industries and sectors
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Why communities and places matter and how to give them a voice
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The relationship between the SDGs and regenerative tourism
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The polycrisis and why tourism is set to become more fragile
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The gap between the action we need and our current approaches
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How to recognise ‘regen-washing’
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What’s needed to make the tourism system future fit
In this summit, we invite you to:
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Explore the potential of designing tourism as if people and places mattered
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Ask the uncomfortable questions and talk about the taboo subjects
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Challenge invisible assumptions and welcome new perspectives
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Explore and share your creative and innovative side
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Learn directly from the change makers who are reinventing the system
What makes this summit different?
The Tourism CoLab is an independent entity. We therefore have no carefully curated narrative, no political agendas to uphold and can say what needs to be said. We want to showcase and support practitioners, change makers and innovators who are actively redesigning the system as we come together to learn, share and thrive. In this safe space there will be:
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NO corporate agenda
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NO carefully crafted narrative
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NO gaslighting about the polycrisis
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GENUINE discussion
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PERMISSION to think outside the box
Who is the Regenerative Tourism by Design Virtual Summit for?
Forward thinkers, doers and creatives with a passion for innovation.
Individuals who feel isolated and frustrated within the current system.
Anyone who is ready to acquire future-ready skills, navigate transitions in their communities and contribute to a collective evolution in tourism and community development
Innovators who are already thinking about how to adapt, transition and shift their practices to a future-ready model.
Changemakers committed to reshaping how tourism fits into a wider context.
Managers of destination marketing organisations and tourism entrepreneurs keen to drive industry change.
Community activists and wealth builders committed to a community-led approach and eliminating tourism leakage.
Managers of destination marketing organisations and tourism entrepreneurs keen to drive industry change.
Virtual Summit Program
Day 1 - 21 February 2024
The Polycrisis and Me
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Attuning to our inner knowing and sense-making
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Is the tourism system fit for purpose?
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The polycrisis, SDGs and regenerative development
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Antifragility and resilience in the age of uncertainty
Regeneration Rising
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Is the system dumbing us down?
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How we think, why we think how we do, and how we can think differently
Creating Space for Nature-Human Connections
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A communications expert, a policymaker and a storyteller walked into a pub… Let’s explore the possibilities
Care, Belonging & Stewardship
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Case studies, stories and connecting through caring together
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Communities taking back the agenda
Community Networking
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Breakout rooms, live participant discussions and Q&A
Day 2 - 22 February 2024
Change Happens in Collaboration, Connection and Flow
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Systems change
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Adaptation and emergence
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Attuning
Beyond Greenwashing
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Communicating values
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Stories of active hope
The change making journey
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Climate change, social justice, diverse economies, positive impact and more
Is the tourism system future fit?
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The future of DMPs and destination management
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Grants, funding, and measurement
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New forms of collaborative governance
Sitting in the Mess & Working with the Trouble
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Is the system breaking?
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Communities of practice
Community Networking
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Breakout rooms, live participant discussions and Q&A
Benefits of attending - What's in it for you?
Enhance your practical knowledge of regenerative tourism and join a worldwide community eager to nurture positive transformation
Network with like-minded professionals who are adopting a mindset shift and committing to systems change
Join a global movement that is reshaping tourism and community development
Gain direct access to, and learn from the expertise of guest speakers and panel members via information sharing, discussions and live Q&A sessions during the summit
Be inspired by the possibilities of creating an alternative future vision
Access to exclusive bonuses including resources, case studies, checklists, and learning opportunities
Exclusive bonuses for participants
Build a valuable network of global tourism contacts and forward-thinking change-makers as we collectively learn, share and thrive
FREE 7-day access to the online CoLab Communiversity—explore useful resources, case studies and learning materials in regenerative tourism and community development
Learn directly from the experts in live Q&A sessions during the summit
Virtual Summit recordings available for 7 days post-summit for review, and for those who are registered but unable to attend
Meet the Speakers
Change makers | Rule breakers | Guides | Gardeners | Stewards | Experimentalists | Brokers
Pauline Sheldon, PhD
Professor Emerita
Dianne Dredge, PhD
Director & Founder
Irena Ateljevic, PhD
Pete Allsop
Debbie Clarke
Ash Bickley
Andrew Keast
Nadine Schmidt Rojas
Associate
Josie Major
FAQs
What can I expect from attending this event?
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Direct access to a community of curious and like-minded professionals
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Inspiring speakers that challenge and stretch conventional thinking
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Have your questions answered while you learn directly from a panel of experts
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Find out what happens when people and place are put front and centre
What skills will I gain from attending?
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A deeper appreciation of regeneration and what it involves
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Insights into new approaches for community wealth building and regenerative tourism, with case studies
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Planning for the way forward
How many people will be attending the virtual summit?
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The virtual summit has cap of 500 registrations. Waitlisted registrants will be invited to access to the recordings following the event for one week.
Is the event available online or in person?
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The Regenerative Tourism by Design Virtual Summit is an online event hosted via Zoom. Register online to attend.
What materials do I need to attend the virtual summit?
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Internet access, a computer, phone or tablet and something to take notes with
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An open mind and willingness to challenge your perceptions
What resources are included?
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FREE 7-day access to the online CoLab Communiversity with case studies, resources and tools
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The Tourism CoLab’s Regenerative Tourism Framework
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Virtual Summit recordings for 7 days following the event via the CoLab Community
How do I register and attend the event?
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Secure your spot by simply clicking on the registration link and signing up for the virtual summit today. Your participation is confirmed via email once you complete the seamless registration process
Push the boundaries: Secure your spot by registering today
The Regenerative Tourism by Design Virtual Summit will start the journey to transform how we think, what we do, and how we show up, both individually and collectively. We invite you to show up with genuine intention to unlock a ripple effect that will amplify the true meaning of regeneration.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded innovators and learn from experts while contributing to a collective vision for the resilient visitor economies that contribute to the regeneration of nature and community resilience. We look forward to seeing you there!