Session

The Sustainable & Regenerative Destination: Meaningful Travel for People, Planet & Prosperity

November 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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What if tourism could do more than minimize its environmental footprint? Around the world, a new generation of tourism and hospitality businesses is demonstrating how travel can contribute to conservation, strengthen communities, create meaningful visitor experiences, and generate successful and resilient businesses.

This panel explores the evolution from sustainable tourism toward regenerative and purpose-driven tourism, bringing together leaders who are putting these ideas into practice. From sustainable glamping and visitor experiences in Florida State Parks that help support conservation, to regenerative outdoor adventures, B Corp hospitality, and tourism businesses built around measurable positive impact, panelists will examine how sustainability is reshaping both the visitor experience and the tourism business model.

Session Speakers

  • Panelist

    Lorin Augeri

  • Panelist

    Jared Meyers

    & Co Hospitality
  • Panelist

    Marina Townsend

    Florida Outdoor Adventures
  • Panelist

    Arden Tilghman

    Founder
    P3 — Tourism Supporting Conservation
  • Panelist

    Brooke Hansen

    Director Hospitality Program
    University of South Florida
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November 16-17, 2026
Tampa, Florida, USA