Beyond Sustainability - The Future of Tourism (International webinar)
Warm welcome to the "Beyond Sustainability: The Future of Tourism" webinar that will take place on 29 September 2026 at 14:00-16:00 EEST. The webinar will introduce the principles of regenerative tourism and explore how tourism can contribute positively to destinations, communities, businesses and ecosystems. Through examples and perspectives from Finland, Sweden, Ireland and Iceland, participants will gain practical insights into regenerative approaches and their application in tourism and place development. We warmly welcome municipalities, tourism businesses, destination organisations, NGOs, community groups, educators and other stakeholders interested in the future of tourism. Please see the attached poster for programme details and registration information. This international webinar is free of charge, organised by the Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic REGENERATE Project.
Beyond Sustainability - The Future of Tourism
Date: 29 September 2026
Time: 14:00-16:00 EEST
Mode: Online via Teams
Curious about regenerative tourism but not quite sure what it means in practice?
This webinar offers an introduction to the key ideas behind regenerative tourism, along with practical examples from destinations and organisations. We'll explore how tourism can contribute positively to places, communities, businesses and ecosystems.
"Beyond Sustainability: The Future of Tourism" webinar is hosted by the Regenerate project (Interreg NPA) and brings a collection of expert speakers on the topic of what does regenerative tourism mean in Finland, Sweden, Ireland and Iceland.
The webinar is free of charge and will be recorded, with the recording made available to all registered participants afterwards.
PROGRAMME:
Foundations of Regenerative Tourism
Tarja Kupiainen, Principal lecturer in Karelia UAS, Finland
Creating positive impacts for place and community: Case Hawkhill Resort
Annu Huotari, Co-owner, Hawkhill Resort, Finland
Leading the Shift: Creating the Conditions for Regenerative Approaches
Tina O'Dwyer, Founder and CEO of The Tourism Space, Ireland
Regenerative Place Development Through Cross-Sector Partnership
Marino Carlsson, Destination Developer at Gold of Lapland, Sweden
Regeneration is a Team Sport: Building the Ecosystems for Tourism to Thrive
Asta Kristin Sigurjonsdottir, CEO, The Icelandic Tourism Cluster
Language of webinar is English.
👉 Registration link: Register here