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woman walking on pathway while strolling luggage

Smart Regenerative Tourism (SmaRT) App

Co-Funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) through the Tourism Innovation Stream One program.

What is SmaRT App?

📱The SmaRT App encourages regenerative tourism in New Zealand by offering a wide range of eco-conscious travel options. The App aims to provides a database of regenerative tourism offerings, benefiting local communities, businesses, and the environment. This empowers both travellers and businesses to make regenerative choices, fostering positive contributions to the environment and society. The goal is to “ensures that tourism gives back more to people and places than it takes” MBIE.

Be Part of Something New

 Are You?

A New Zealand Citizen/resident who wants to contribute to a regenerative tourism community?

A Banks Peninsula resident who wants to
contribute to a regenerative tourism community?

A Banks Peninsula business or community organisation
aiming to promote regenerative tourism?

A traveller who wants to understand your
impact upon the environment and
communities?

YES?

Your voice matters and you can participate.

📱Complete the Survey for Early Access and a FREE 2-Year Listing on the Regenerative Tourism App! 📱

Any Questions?

Journal of Sustainability and Resilience

Project Regenerative Tourism

Climate Change Commitments and Challenges to Achieve Regenerative Tourism: A Case of Aotearoa New Zealand

Climate Change Commitments and Challenges to Achieve Regenerative Tourism: A Case of Aotearoa New Zealand

Abstract New Zealand heavily relies on nature-based tourism for its popular "100% pure New Zealand" brand. However, the country faces challenges in mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions due to the significant contribution of long-haul destination. Despite various...

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