​Join us for a dynamic, in-person symposium that brings together visionary leaders, changemakers, and tourism professionals to explore the future of regenerative tourism across Asia. 

​As Asia navigates one of the most profound periods of growth and transformation in its tourism history, Regenerative Travel invites members of the press to join a pivotal in-person gathering:
The Regenerative Travel Asia Symposium.

Set within the lush, biophilic interiors of the PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay—Singapore’s first “garden-in-a-hotel”—this afternoon symposium brings together visionary voices to explore how tourism can become a force for ecological healing, cultural revitalization, and equitable prosperity.
Through dynamic panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and intimate networking sessions, the program will delve into some of the most urgent themes shaping the region’s future:

• ​Place-Based Regeneration: Designing travel rooted in local identity, traditions, and ecosystems.

• ​Community Empowerment & Inclusion: Shifting power to local stakeholders and amplifying community-led innovation.

• ​Climate Action & Resilience: Positioning tourism as a solution to climate threats and a pathway toward long-term adaptation.

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Who Will Be There? Hoteliers, travel advisors, destination managers, policy advocates, and entrepreneurs—all united by a shared commitment to regeneration over extraction.

Our Speakers:

• ​Arnaud Girodon - CEO of Datai Hotels and Resortd

• ​Rigzin Lachic - Founder of Dolkhar Ladakh

• ​Inge de Lathauwer - Founder of Sumba Hospitality Foundation

• ​Richard Hassell - Co-Founding Director of WOHA Architects

• ​Phil Smith - General Manager of Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay

• ​Kissa Castañeda - Editor, Writer and Brand Strategist

• ​Jason M. Friedman - Founder of J.M. Friedman Hospitality

• ​Rene Vijay Shrestha Einhaus - CEO of the Dwarika's Hotel & Resort

• ​Amanda Ho - Co-Founder & CEO of Regenerative Travel

• ​Dr.Mark Watson - Group Director of Sustainability & Impact at Banyan Tree

​The Program

​2:00 PM: Registration and Exhibitors Open​

​3:00 PM: Welcome Remarks

​Amanda Ho, CEO of Regenerative Travel, will deliver the welcome remarks at the summit, setting the stage for a dynamic exploration of the future of sustainable and regenerative tourism highlighting the summit’s role in fostering collaboration, sparking innovative ideas, and driving systemic change within the tourism sector. 

​3:10 PM: The Real Luxury: Culture, Community, Connection

​What happens when hospitality becomes a platform for cultural pride and community transformation? In this powerful conversation, four pioneering leaders will share how they’ve woven local empowerment and cultural stewardship into the DNA of their hotels and hospitality models. 

​4:10 PM: Designing Living Systems: The Future of Hospitality

​As we confront the twin crises of climate breakdown and cultural erosion, the hospitality industry is being called to radically transform—not just to sustain, but to regenerate. What if hotels and destinations functioned like living systems—deeply connected to place, responsive to change, and designed to heal? 

​5:00 PM: VIP Industry Cocktail

​Enjoy a cocktail hour to network with leading industry professionals, agents and media