Regenerative tourism case studies

How a city-centre hotel embedded energy reduction into every layer of its operation, from the bones of a historic building to the daily habits of guests and staff

How a five-star hotel transformed supplier relationships into partnerships built on shared values, and created a supply chain where local sourcing, circular thinking and measurable progress go hand in hand

How a family-run restaurant in the Lake District built a menu around place, cut food waste through smart kitchen design and proved that regenerative tourism and profitability can go hand in hand

How a food-led campsite on the South Downs turned water constraints into a design philosophy, building a low-impact hospitality business rooted in local farms, seasonal food and communal eating

This London museum placed its hyper-local community at the heart of everything, from co-designing its galleries to recruiting its front-of-house team, from the streets outside its doors

How a family run business revived a derelict site, rebuilt local supply chains and created a regenerative whisky distillery shaped by place, heritage and community

How this award-winning Somerset rewilding estate has made biodiversity the foundation of a regenerative hospitality business – and what brings guests back

Sustainability, which began as a necessity has become central to this venue’s business growth, operations, marketing and recruitment.

Investing in their own team wasn’t just beneficial to the business but also helped raise the reputation of the tourism industry locally as a sector of choice for workers.

Guests are very much included in the sustainability journey at Laverock Law and high repeat visitors numbers show they really appreciate the way it is woven into everything on offer.

The twin challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change led Holkham Hall to put sustainability at the core of every business decision and guest experience.

Partnering with local organisations and getting the whole staff team engaged in their sustainability initiatives has really paid off for Berwick Lodge.

By focusing on their diverse, local communities, the museum has made the visitor experiences richer, the welcome warmer and the relevance greater than ever before.

Blending their sustainability initiatives with distinctive, local experiences has been a winning combination leading to impressive customer satisfaction and national recognition.

Prioritising resource efficiency, environmental responsibility and local collaboration has laid the foundation for long-term success and a more resilient business.

Businesses and organisations came together to provide sustainable local transport options, reducing congestion and emissions while making the visitor offer more resilient.

Managing energy, water and waste resources helped turn a former resource-hungry golf course to a lean, green outdoor activity business.