Regenerative Coastal Tourism Course
This course prepares you to go beyond sustainable tourism and design regenerative coastal tourism proposals that aim to leave destinations in better condition than they were found. You will study the impacts of tourism on the coastline, carrying capacity, the role of local communities, links with marine restoration projects and the design of responsible tourism experiences, with a critical eye on a concept that is still evolving.
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What is the Regenerative Coastal Tourism Course?
This short course prepares you to design coastal tourism that gives back more than it takes. You will learn how coastal tourism has evolved from mass models to sustainable and regenerative ones, how urban pressure, water and energy consumption and seasonality affect the coastline and its residents, how carrying capacity, zoning and visitor flow management are applied, how community-based tourism, maritime heritage, fishing and citizen science can be woven into the visitor offer, and how regenerative tourism products are designed and their positive impact measured.
What sets this course apart: a current approach to an emerging concept that is gaining ground in coastal destinations; a critical view that separates genuine regeneration from mere green marketing; practical tools for ensuring tourism benefits those who live in the destination; strong links with ecosystem restoration and citizen science projects; and a practical case in which you draw up a regenerative proposal for a real coastal destination.
Program highlights
- Current approach: an emerging concept that is gaining ground in coastal destinations.
- Critical view: the difference between real regeneration and simple green marketing.
- Local community: tools for making tourism benefit those who live in the destination.
- Connection with nature: links with restoration projects and citizen science.
- Positive impact: indicators to measure results and avoid greenwashing.
- Practical case: a regenerative proposal for a real coastal destination.
Syllabus of the Regenerative Coastal Tourism Course
5 modules. Select a module to see its content.
From sustainable to regenerative tourism
- 1.1. Evolution of coastal tourism
- 1.2. Principles of sustainable tourism
- 1.3. The concept of regenerative tourism
- 1.4. Debate and criticism of the concept
- 1.5. Tourism and the 2030 Agenda
Impacts of tourism on the coastline
- 2.1. Urban and land pressure
- 2.2. Water and energy consumption
- 2.3. Impacts on marine ecosystems
- 2.4. Effects on housing and the local population
- 2.5. Seasonality and employment
Coastal destination management
- 3.1. Tourism carrying capacity
- 3.2. Zoning and visitor flow management
- 3.3. Marine protected areas and public use
- 3.4. Sustainable tourism certifications
- 3.5. Destination governance
Community, culture and nature
- 4.1. Community-based tourism
- 4.2. Maritime heritage and local culture
- 4.3. Fishing and tourism
- 4.4. Volunteering and citizen science
- 4.5. Ecosystem restoration and visitors
Design and measurement of regenerative experiences
- 5.1. Regenerative tourism product design
- 5.2. Responsible communication and greenwashing
- 5.3. Positive impact indicators
- 5.4. Business and funding models
- 5.5. Practical case: regenerative proposal for a coastal destination
Duration and format of the Regenerative Coastal Tourism Course
It is 300 hours. Tell us how many you can study each week and we will tell you when you will really finish.
This is the pace at which most students finish. It fits well with the installment plan.
Academic leadership and faculty
The Navalis teaching team: working professionals who teach and supervise the programs.
Dr. Marina AlcoverAcademic Director and Head of Quality Assurance
Eng. Diego CifuentesSenior Lecturer in Naval Welding and Non-Destructive Testing; Head of QA/QC for Welded Joints
Capt. Javier Abaroa (MCA)Senior Lecturer in Ship Handling, Electronic Navigation (ECDIS/Radar/ARPA) and GMDSS; STCW Compliance and Bridge Resource Management Coordinator
Dr. Pau FerrerSenior Lecturer in Naval Architecture and Simulation; Director of the Hydrodynamics and CFD Laboratory
Dr. Nuria LlobregatSenior Lecturer in Marine Meteorology, SAR and Operational Safety; Navigation Risk Management Coordinator
Eng. Javier BañulsSenior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, Automation and ETO Engineering; Electronic Integration and Engine Alarms Coordinator
Eng. Sofía MarquinaSenior Lecturer in Materials, Composites and Corrosion Protection; Coordinator of the Advanced Paints and Coatings Line
Eng. Tomás RieraSenior Lecturer in Propulsion, Alternative Energy and Hybrid Systems; Energy Performance and Vibration CoordinatorObjectives of the Regenerative Coastal Tourism Course
Career opportunities after the Regenerative Coastal Tourism Course
Questions about the Regenerative Coastal Tourism Course
An approach that seeks to ensure tourism leaves a net positive impact on the ecosystems and communities of the destination.
No. Ecotourism focuses on visiting nature; regenerative tourism aims to actively improve the destination.
It is still evolving. The course presents both its contributions and its criticisms and limitations.
Yes. It includes product design and business models for coastal tourism experiences.
You draw up a regenerative proposal for a real coastal destination, with a diagnosis, experiences and indicators.
Fully online, through a virtual campus available 24/7, with live sessions that are recorded and tutorials with the teaching staff.
The course comprises 300 hours of study across 5 modules of about 60 hours each and ends with an applied practical case. You can progress at your own pace within the schedule set when you enroll.
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Admission process
No waiting for a call back. If your documents are in order, you can enroll in the same session.
- Profile: aimed at tourism professionals who want to transform their offer, tourism officers in administrations that manage coastal destinations, entrepreneurs creating experiences on the coast, managers of coastal natural areas that receive visitors and graduates in tourism or environmental sciences; studies in tourism, environmental sciences, geography, economics, marine sciences or a related field, or professional experience in the tourism sector, are recommended.
- Language: sufficient command of English to follow the classes and the technical documentation.
- Technical resources: a computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a camera for live sessions and project presentations.
- Admission: online application, review of your profile and a short interview with the academic team.
- 01ApplicationYour details, background and documents.
- 02Instant reviewWe check that everything is complete and in order.
- 03EnrollmentChoose full payment or instalments and reserve your place.
Admission is provisional until the committee validates the documents provided. If you do not meet the requirements, the full amount is refunded.
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