Regenerative tourism, by contrast, understands the interconnectedness of various natural and social environments and is designed to give back to the land and the people. Conscious travel habits and positive psychology are seen as drivers of change towards adaptability, creativity and resilience in the travel sector, and promises to create a new holistic normal that prioritizes travelers’ wellness and awareness of the most ethical ways to travel.
This study demonstrates how the Tourism Living System (TLS) concept can support the evolution of tourism stakeholders as self-organizing and interconnected entities that form symbiotic relationships with the communities and places in which they operate.