About Us

The International Alliance for Regenerative Tourism (IART)

Driven by Regeneration. Built on Resilience. Rooted in Reverence.

We are a global catalyst dedicated to honoring the foundations of sustainability while guiding the vital shift toward regeneration. As a collaborative alliance, we offer a proprietary, practice-based framework designed to help destinations operationalize regeneration, climate resilience and authentic cultural revival. We are privileged to unite governments, investors, and hospitality under one shared mission: to co-create a legacy of life, not just profit.

Our Mission

To operationalize the global shift from sustainability to regeneration. We equip Destination and Hospitality leaders with practice-based frameworks that embed Climate Resilience, Circular Economy, and Cultural Reverence into the core of tourism, ensuring every journey creates a net-positive impact.

Our Vision

A thriving global tourism economy rooted in Reverence, defined by Resilience, and driven by Regeneration. We envision a world where tourism is no longer extractive, but serves as the primary engine for restoring biodiversity, revitalizing culture, and building inclusive wealth for all.

Our Circle of Catalysts

We unite a diverse spectrum of leaders across the entire tourism value chain. From local communities to global investors, these are the stakeholders driving the shift.

Destination Visionaries (Gov & DMOs)

Local Governments & DMOs who dare to govern for legacy. Leaders shifting from volume metrics to value creation, ensuring resilience for the place and its people.

Hospitality, MICE & Experience Creators (Hotels/Tours)

Hotels, Resorts & Operators who don’t just host, but heal. Curators of guest experiences that actively restore nature and celebrate living culture.

Wellness & Mobility Innovators (Transport/Health)

Transport & Wellness Leaders redefining movement and health. Pioneers creating low-carbon connectivity and sanctuaries that rejuvenate both the traveler and the environment.

Tourism Value Chain Trailblazers (SMEs)

SMEs & Social Enterprises serving as the backbone of the new economy. The grassroots force driving circular supply chains and inclusive prosperity.

Regenerative Education

Academic Institutions & Educators rewriting the curriculum. Shaping the next generation of leaders with the mindset and skills for systems-based tourism.

Impact & Alliance Builders (Investors/Devs)

Developers, Investors & NGOs aligning capital with conscience. The engines of funding and infrastructure that make large-scale regeneration possible.

Our Vanguard Leadership

The architects steering our global mission. This collective steers the shift toward regenerative governance, climate-resilient tourism and hospitality economy built on reverence.

The Global Board of Directors

Susan Santos de Cárdenas

Founding President & CEO

Elias “Eli” Gatanela, Jr.

Antonio "Al" Linsangan III

Beatriz Barreal

Marco Andreozzi

Regional Vanguard Leads

Arturo Amaya

Mexico & Latin America

Marwin Rosal

Philippines –
Global Secretariat

Miguel Ángel Perez

Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos

Ulla-Alexandra Mattl

France

Maribel Esparcia

Spain, Portugal, WY & NY, U.S.A.

Dr. AA Yaptinchay

Philippines & Asia Pacific

The Regenerative Economy

We unite governance, hospitality, and capital into one resilient system.

Select your sector to discover how we embed Regeneration, build Resilience, and restore Reverence across the value chain.

01 For Destinations & Local Governments

Future-proof your region. We guide LGUs and destination managers to craft resilient policy, governance, and community-led frameworks that restore nature and create legacy.

02 For Hospitality, MICE & Academia

Transform your model. We equip hospitality businesses and educational institutions with values-based strategies to lead the transition from sustainability to regeneration.

03 Developers & Impact Investment Partners

Invest in the future. We align master plans, capital, and events with regenerative principles to ensure high-yield, net-positive returns that respect the destination.

04 Regenerative Imprints

Measure what matters. Go beyond basic reporting with verified metrics that prove your contribution to biodiversity, social equity, and honest impact.

05 Vanguard Innovation & Climate

Lead the solution. Mainstream circular economy innovations and climate resilience strategies that set the new global standard for tourism.

Join the Regeneration Vanguard

Your journey to impact starts here. Whether you are just beginning to move beyond “business as usual” or are already leading systemic change, find your place in the Alliance.

We begin with our proprietary Regeneration Readiness Index to establish your baseline and match you to your distinct membership tier:

Regeneration Trailblazer: For partners ready to build capacity and lay the foundation for resilience.
Regenerative Catalyst: For leaders already taking action, ready to verify impact and scale solutions globally.

Secure your membership today. Let’s define your path forward.

The Regenerative Advantage

✔ Exclusive Framework Access: Full license to use our proprietary Regenerative Tourism Frameworks and Regeneration Tracks™ resources.

✔ Global Authority & Verification: Gain verified status through Impact Legacy Imprints™, enhancing your reputation among investors and conscious travelers.

✔ Vanguard Leadership: Priority invitations to IART Live Labs™, deep-dive roundtables, and high-level Regeneration Nexus™ networking events.

✔ Innovation & Piloting: Direct participation in climate resilience pilot projects and circular economy boot camps.

✔ Global Visibility: Features across our international media channels as a verified leader in the regenerative tourism shift.

Partnership Pathways

Allied Member

For Consultants, Advocates & Individual Changemakers.

Community Partner

For SMEs, Grassroots Organizations & Social Enterprises.

Destination Member

For Local Governments (LGUs), DMOs & Tourism Councils.

Hospitality & Experience Creators

For Hotels, Resorts, Tour Operators, MICE, and Specialized Tourism Services (Wellness, Sports, Leisure & Diving)

Institutional Partner

For Developers, Investors, NGOs & International Donors.

Our Partners

Turn Vision into Reality.

You have seen the pathway from sustainability to regeneration. Now, let’s walk it together. Whether you are leading a destination, hospitality, developing a property, or educating the next generation, we have the Regeneration Tracks™ to ensure your success.

Partner with the Alliance

Tell us about your goals. We will route your inquiry to the specific Director for your sector.