Regenerative tourism
by design
Regenerative tourism
by design
OUR TEAM
OUR TEAM
We Are Evolving
We are transitioning from Tourism CoLab to Place Ecologies to more aptly reflect our evolving work. Our new name recognises what we have always practised - an integrated approach to nurturing the special qualities of place, fostering deeper connections between people and nature, and building resilience for the change ahead.
Indeed, we are returning full circle to our origins in environmental design and holistic community development. Our commitment is to shift mindsets and steward creative and innovative change for resilient futures.
Join us where place-based learning and practice meet
The Tourism CoLab is where we started. It's a global learning community of practitioners sharing their insights and collaborating to build regenerative practices together.
Place Ecologies is the pathway to becoming. It's our practice ground where we work at the level of place and through communities. It's where we honour diverse information and experience, embrace local wisdom, and shift mindsets and systems in the process.
What We Do
Regenerative Tourism Practitioner Training
What does it take to become a regenerative practitioner? It's a shift in mindset and practice, not just a label. Our community of innovative practitioners understands how theory translates into real-world application, drawing from diverse information sources and lived experience. Explore our regenerative tourism practitioner program with hands-on capstone projects.
Immersive Learning
Rooted in living systems and regenerative thinking, our onsite retreats and workshops help you explore what ecological leadership means for your organisation. Our place-based learning journeys offer focused environments where theory meets practice, giving you the space to deeply integrate regenerative principles into your organisational culture or community
Place Ecologies
Looking for alternative, out-of-the-box thinking? Looking to unpack the complex challenges you face and not fall back into the trap of simple solutions? With extensive experience in research, policy analysis and advice, design, we can help you address your sticky wicked problems while walking alongside you.
Our Community of Practice
This is more than just another online space – this is a global community of practice for everyone who believes that tourism can be a force for regeneration, connection, and positive change in our world.
Whether you're a seasoned practitioner, a curious newcomer, or someone who's been quietly questioning how we can do tourism differently, you belong here.
INNOVATION
Regenerative Living Lab
FLINDERS ISLAND, TASMANIA
Islands are natural laboratories that provide important insights into the nature of systemic change and opportunities for bioregional innovation.
Triggered by a perception that overtourism would bring irreparable damage to the Island, its environment and way of life, The Islander Way commenced as a 2-year project, in September 2021. In 2025, it received an additional funding for 3 years to activate a place based community-led approach to tourism and future flourishing.
Thinking Beyond Tomorrow's Tourism
We're navigating unprecedented change with outdated tools. While traditional tourism frameworks chase yesterday's goals, we need fresh thinking for an uncertain future. The CoLab's learning environment fosters an environment for curious and innovative approaches that transcend silos and embrace complexity.
Our Place Ecologies lab won't provide predetermined solutions; we help you develop bespoke responses grounded in your place and community. Through shared learning and ecological systems thinking, we build collective readiness for the changes ahead—cutting through the noise of business-as-usual to find what truly serves your future.