REGENERATIVE LEADERSHIP
- • Regenerative Leadership Index
Regenerative Hospitality Awards
Regenera Luxury Awards
The REGENERA LUXURY Awards are the world's first metrics-driven recognition program for regenerative hotels and retreats.
Hotels begin with a low-barrier, high-credibility baseline assessment that benchmarks measurable performance instead of relying on subjective judges' opinions. From awards participation to pre-certification, certification, and long-term engagement, the Awards create a continuous evidence-led pathway for growth.
Why These Awards Exist
Launched at ITB Berlin
Regenera Luxury Awards, launched at ITB Berlin with support of Forbes, Hotels Mag, TravelInsider, and other media.
The world's first awards fully metric-based.
No judges. No story-telling. No greenwashing. Verified positive impact.
"The Regenera Luxury Awards are not the finish line, but the foundation and global recognition of verifiable positive impact."
What Makes These Awards Different
Measured. Trusted. Not Judge-Led.
Low-barrier entry with verified baseline analysis
Benchmarking that reveals performance gaps and opportunity areas
Data-backed recognition with no subjective jury scoring
A clear pathway into Pre-Certification and Certification
Designed for owners, GMs, and asset teams
Ongoing partnership and commercial engagement
Awards participation initiates an ongoing relationship, not a one-off accolade.
Learn More
Explore Awards, Metrics, and Compliance
Categories
Category purpose, SDG links, and evaluation focus.
Rules & Compliance
Eligibility controls, evidence standards, and compliance checks.
Timeline & FAQ
Submission timing, entrant guidance, and process answers.
Media
Press materials, organization profile, and partner resources.
Award Categories
Celebrating Leadership Across Regenerative Hospitality
GOVERNANCE
- • Best Regenerative Governance & Data Transparency
- • Supply Chain Traceability & Local Value Creation Award
ENVIRONMENT
- • Water Stewardship & Net-Positive Pathway Award
- • Circularity Champion
- • Biodiversity & Landscape Regeneration Leader
WELLNESS, CULTURE & GUEST EXPERIENCE
- • Staff Wellbeing & Human Development Leader
- • Cultural Heritage & Community Partnership Excellence
- • Best Guest Participation in Regeneration
- • Best Wellness Experience
Global Timeline
Awards Calendar 2026
| Phase | Date |
|---|---|
| Awards Launch | ITB Berlin - March 2026 |
| Nominations Open | April 1st, 2026 |
| Nominations Close | June 30, 2026 |
| Review Period | July - August 2026 |
| Global Winners Announcement | September 2026 |
Why Participate
Benefits for Participating Hotels
Participation as an official nominee requires only a USD 100 administrative fee, and includes:
Evaluation through a metric-based regenerative impact framework — no judges, no subjective voting, no greenwashing.
A regenerative impact report with dashboard, graphics, and KPIs.
A recommended action plan to strengthen your regenerative positioning.
Inclusion of your logo on the Regenera Luxury website and official directories.
A dedicated full-page profile on RL Stays, our official platform, directly linked to your website at no additional cost.
Mentions of your property across Regenera Luxury marketing actions, social media, articles, and communications during the awards period until September 2026.
Industry Impact
Driving the Shift from Sustainability to Regeneration
The Regenera Luxury Hospitality Awards create the industry's first regenerative hospitality growth pathway - from entry to certification to long-term engagement.
- Hotels benchmark before they certify
- Owners and GMs align on a transition roadmap
- Recognition is backed by verified performance data
- Regenera Luxury builds recurring relationships
Awards participation is the first step toward Regenera Luxury Certification