Keywords:
regenerative practices
alternative tourism models
territorial development
community-based management
ethical tourism governance

  • Abstract

    Tourism has traditionally been conceptualized through management approaches centered on economic growth, control mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks aligned with dominant capitalist indicators. Although these approaches are frequently presented as sustainable, their practical outcomes often reveal structural limitations in addressing social, environmental, and ethical challenges. In response to these shortcomings, regenerative perspectives have emerged as an alternative paradigm capable of strengthening and expanding the scope of contemporary tourism practices. This study aims to analyze the global development of regenerative approaches in tourism and to examine their relationship with sustainability-oriented models within the Latin American context. A systematic literature review was conducted using the Scopus, Web of Science (WoS), and SciELO databases. The review followed the PRISMA methodology, establishing clear inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure methodological rigor and transparency. As a result, 21 scientific documents published between 2018 and 2023 were selected for analysis, with Scopus accounting for the highest concentration of publications, particularly during 2023. The findings reveal that current tourism systems require substantial updates through innovative management models that go beyond mitigation strategies and seek to generate positive social and ecological impacts. Central to these models is the active participation of local communities, whose involvement is identified as a key condition for transformative tourism practices. Furthermore, the literature highlights the importance of integrating non-tourism sectors and public institutions into governance structures, promoting cross-sectoral collaboration and shared responsibility. The study concludes that tourism development in the region can benefit from approaches that incorporate ethical principles, territorial regeneration, and community empowerment, contributing to more resilient and inclusive development pathways. These findings provide a conceptual basis for future research and policymaking oriented toward transformative tourism management.

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