Regenera Luxury as international success case study at the VI Ibero-American Forum on SOStainable Tourism. Malaga, Spain

Regenera Luxury as international success case-study at the VI Ibero-American Forum on SOStainable Tourism. Malaga, Spain

Regenera Luxury is honored to announce the participation of its Chairman, Héctor De Castro, as a distinguished speaker at the VI Ibero-American Forum on SOStainable Tourism, to be held on May 9, 2025, at the Ateneo de Málaga, Spain.

Now in its sixth edition, this influential event has become a leading platform for dialogue between Europe and Latin America, fostering the advancement of a more innovative, responsible, and regenerative tourism industry. With the presence of over 43 international speakers from more than 15 countries, the forum is recognized as a benchmark for identifying challenges and co-creating practical solutions for tourism businesses, destinations, and professionals alike.

This year’s edition is structured around four main thematic pillars:

🔹 Technology and Innovation

Artificial intelligence, SME digitalization, and digital transformation as levers for a more competitive and intelligent tourism ecosystem.

🔹 Applied Sustainability

Regenerative tourism, sustainable mobility, and climate change adaptation as essential pillars for future-ready destinations.

🔹 New Tourism Trends

Astrotourism, TuriSport (sports tourism), and the evolution of gastronomy into a powerful narrative for sustainability and identity.

🔹 Culture and Communication

Art, responsible media, and entrepreneurship as tools for social cohesion and authentic destination storytelling.

A Regenerative Approach with Regenera Luxury

Héctor De Castro, Chairman of Regenera Luxury as the World’s 1st Certification and Association for Regenerative Luxury Hotels and Retreats, has been invited to present an key international case study focused on regenerative tourism—highlighting how luxury hospitality is a force for ecological restoration, cultural revitalization, and community well-being.

With over two decades of global leadership experience in eco-luxury hospitality across Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the Caribbean, Mr. De Castro will share actionable insights on how regenerative principles are being embedded into boutique hotels and retreats—demonstrating that regeneration is not only a vision, but a viable and profitable business model.

“We’re at a turning point. The hospitality industry must evolve from minimizing harm to maximizing benefit. Regeneration is not just a trend but the future of luxury hospitality,” affirms Héctor De Castro.

His participation reinforces Regenera Luxury’s role as a catalyst for a global regenerative hotel movement, offering knowledge, tools, and certification standards to properties committed to a higher purpose: healing places while delivering extraordinary guest experiences.

A Global Meeting for Sustainable Impact

This dynamic event will bring together high-level executives, institutional leaders, and impact-driven professionals from countries including Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Italy, and Finland, who will share experiences and strategies to align the tourism sector with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

With more than 1,500 participants having attended previous editions (in person and online), the Ibero-American Forum is now one of the most impactful collaborative spaces between Europe and Latin America for addressing the future of tourism through a regenerative and systems-thinking lens.