Regenerative Hotels: The Future of Hospitality. TSHS-131

Regenerative Hotels: The Future of Hospitality

Forget “sustainable” — the next wave of hospitality is regenerative. Architect Francesco Allaix joins Sam-Erik Ruttmann to discuss how regenerative hotels restore landscapes, empower local communities, and create more meaningful guest experiences.

From rewilding valleys in Cyprus to Nordic timber architecture, you’ll hear how hotels can become engines of healing and resilience — for both people and planet.

🌿 What makes regenerative design different from sustainability?
🌿 How hotels can embrace community and culture
🌿 Why regenerative resorts attract tomorrow’s travelers

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If you’ve ever wondered what happens when the mics are still warm but the pressure is off—welcome to Off The Mic. 🎙️

It’s the companion show where I sit down with my guests after the main conversation, in a relaxed atmosphere, to explore the lighter side of life. From personal stories to quirky rituals, and those fun, unexpected questions—you’ll meet the person behind the professional.

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Redefining Hospitality: From Sustainability to Regeneration. TSHS – 116

Redefining Hospitality: From Sustainability to Regeneration

A Deep Dive into Sustainable Tourism, Policy Challenges, and the Double-edged Sword of Social Media

In this episode of the Social Hotelier podcast, host Sam-Erik Ruttmann engages with Chalana Perera, the founder of Retrace Hospitality, to discuss the critical shift from sustainable to regenerative tourism.

   Chalana emphasizes the importance of proactive measures in tourism to address climate change and over-tourism, particularly in Sri Lanka.

The conversation explores the challenges faced by governments and businesses in implementing effective tourism policies, the role of social media in promoting responsible travel, and the need for evolving hospitality education to prepare future leaders.

Chalana shares insights on her current projects aimed at creating regenerative tourism experiences and the influence of colonial practices on the industry. The episode concludes with advice for aspiring professionals in the hospitality sector.Chalana Perera