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Unlocking Innovation for Regenerative Tourism
A major new report released by Wave, Red Sea Global (RSG), the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, highlights an urgent need for investment and innovation in regenerative tourism — a model that goes beyond sustainability to actively restore ecosystems and empower communities. Titled “Unlocking Innovation for Regenerative Tourism,” the report identifies a paradox at the heart of the booming blue economy — valued at $2.5 trillion and expected to double by 2030 — where rising consumer demand for eco-conscious travel far outpaces the industry’s capacity to deliver restorative experiences.
The report outlines a clear call to action for both public and private stakeholders:
- Raising awareness among institutional and private investors
- Engaging hospitality institutions to drive adoption
- Growing the pipeline of ready-to-scale startups
- Advocating for stronger regulation
In an effort to engage stakeholders and foster collaboration, the publication’s insights were shared and discussed during a workshop in Monaco on 7th June 2025, held alongside the Blue Economy & Finance Forum, and explored during a panel on 10th June 2025 at the Startup Reef in the Innovation Pavilion at the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) in Nice, during which innovators were invited to showcase blue tech solutions to support regenerative practices in the tourism industry.
Opportunities to unlock regenerative tourism include:
- Policy Enablement: Enhancing regulatory environments that favor long-term regenerative impact.
- Investment Acceleration: Strategic funding to grow blue tech and community-led models.
- Framework Alignment: Coordinated development of global sustainability benchmarks.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration: Initiatives to unite hospitality, policy, finance, and innovation communities.
