Regenerative tourism as an educational innovation strategy in training for socioeconomic sustainability
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https://doi.org/10.47212/rtcAlinin.3.225.19Keywords:
regenerative tourism, educational innovation, experiential learning, sustainability, change managementAbstract
This study analyzes the integration of regenerative tourism in higher education as a pedagogical innovation strategy aimed at training in socioeconomic sustainability. Through a qualitative and documentary analysis of 25 academic programs in tourism, the curricular evolution and emerging trends in the teaching of regenerative tourism are examined. The results show that 80% of programs in Mexico have adopted competency-based approaches, although only 40% include subjects specifically structured on this topic. Based on these findings, a curricular transformation model composed of three phases is proposed: curricular redesign, implementation of experiential learning and impact evaluation. The research contributes to the development of educational strategies aimed at training professionals capable of designing and implementing tourism models that generate tangible benefits for ecosystems and local communities.
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