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Maybe we will tell you a little more about this. Regeneration is by no means a new concept. But the idea of regenerative tourism could perhaps be described as new, in so much as it has become a topic of mainstream conversation in recent years.
What Does Regenerative Tourism Actually Look Like?
Many examples exist of offering something back to the place you are visiting. How about planting a tree, clearing up litter from coastlines, shopping for local produce? These are all great ways to practise regenerative tourism and for businesses to offer a different kind of experience in conjunction with local communities.
On the whole there are so many ways in which to bring regenerative tourism to your community, to your business, to your county, to your country as a whole. Think BIG. What does regenerative tourism mean for your business or organisation? Well, it means a shift in your entire way of thinking. It is more than commodities, it is more than putting in solar panels — still a great thing, don’t get us wrong — it is about encouraging a new way of travelling and investing in a new mindset.
Regenerative Tourism Ireland: Why Now?
Think6 have always been involved in tourism experience development and tourism marketing, and regenerative tourism Ireland is the new-ish way to elevate and market what we offer as an island. It is not just a tourism marketing strategy, it is a whole switch in the way we view our tourism industry — and it is essential to get on board.
For those of us working in rural tourism development Ireland, this shift is particularly significant. Rural communities have long been the custodians of landscape, culture and tradition. Regenerative thinking simply formalises what many of them have always instinctively practised.
Building Your Regenerative Tourism Plan
We have gathered together six points we think any organisation, destination or company should consider when putting together a regenerative tourism plan:
- How can you work to make life better for your community?
- How can you leverage the assets your community already has?
- How can you work to give your guests and visitors the best possible immersive experience?
- How can you ensure that you are working with people aligned to your values?
- How can you place your organisation or business in a wider picture?
- Are you willing to work cohesively with others?
Let’s Talk Regeneration
At think6 we have worked with a myriad of villages to support and promote the regeneration of rural communities across Ireland. If regenerative tourism is something your community or company could benefit from, we would love to hear from you. Please do get in touch.