Impact calculator for organizations

Part I – Organization Profile
Part II – Regenerative practices (1–5)
Part III – Perceived Results and Impact (Well-being & Experiential Regeneration)
Part IV – Challenges and Opportunities

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Part I – Organization Profile

Your organization type:

Accommodation (hotel, rural tourism) Food & Beverage (restaurant, café) Tour operator / Agency Transportation services Culture / Heritage site (museum, park) Recreation / Leisure activity provider Destination Management Organization (DMO) / Tourist Information Center Municipal / Governmental institution Local community organization / NGO Other

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Organization size (by number of employees):

Micro (1–5 employees) Small (6–20 employees) Medium (21–100 employees) Large (101+ employees)

Organization ownership structure:

Locally owned (belongs to local residents) National chain / capital Foreign capital / International chain Cooperative / Community-owned

How many years have you been operating in this destination?

< 1 year 1–3 years 4–9 years 10+ years

How would you rate your organization's familiarity with the concept of regenerative tourism?

We are very familiar We are somewhat familiar We are slightly familiar I have not heard this concept

Is your organization currently consciously implementing regenerative tourism practices?

Yes, we actively implement them Partially (we implement some elements, but we don't call it "regeneration") No, but we are planning to start No, and we are not planning to I don't know / Not applicable

Part II – Regenerative Practices and Governance

Please rate each statement about your organization's activities and the destination's overall governance using a 5-point Likert scale

1 = Strongly disagree · 2 = Disagree · 3 = Neutral · 4 = Agree · 5 = Strongly agree · 0 = Don't know / Cannot answer

A. Ecological Regeneration (Nature-Positive)

Our organization actively participates in ecosystem restoration projects (e.g., habitat restoration, tree planting, biodiversity enhancement).

1 2 3 4 5 0

Our organization has implemented clear strategies for CO₂ reduction and/or offsetting.

1 2 3 4 5 0

Our organization applies strict water conservation and pollution reduction measures.

1 2 3 4 5 0

Our organization applies circular economy principles (e.g., active waste sorting, composting, avoiding single-use plastics, handling of leftover products and food waste).

1 2 3 4 5 0

B. Economic Regeneration (Community-Positive)

Our organization prioritizes local suppliers (e.g., farmers, artisans, service providers).

1 2 3 4 5 0

We provide stable, fairly paid (not less than market average) jobs for local residents.

1 2 3 4 5 0

A portion of our organization's profit and/or time is reinvested directly into local community needs (e.g., support for schools, infrastructure, social projects).

1 2 3 4 5 0

Overall, the majority of tourism revenue in our destination stays within the local economy rather than "leaking" to external owners.

1 2 3 4 5 0

C. Social-Community Regeneration

The local community is meaningfully involved in our organization's decisions related to tourism development.

1 2 3 4 5 0

We prioritize hiring employees from the local community.

1 2 3 4 5 0

We invest in the training and skill development of our local employees.

1 2 3 4 5 0

Our services are designed with principles of inclusion and accessibility in mind (e.g., for people with disabilities, different social groups, marginalized communities).

1 2 3 4 5 0

Our activities actively contribute to the social well-being of the community (e.g., supporting community spaces, social initiatives).

1 2 3 4 5 0

D. Cultural Regeneration

We actively contribute to maintaining the vitality and authenticity of local cultural heritage (tangible and intangible).

1 2 3 4 5 0

Our organization collaborates with local artists, artisans, or cultural institutions.

1 2 3 4 5 0

We actively educate our guests/visitors about local heritage, traditions, and responsible behavior norms.

1 2 3 4 5 0

Tourism in our destination strengthens local identity and the "local voice," rather than commercializing or distorting it.

1 2 3 4 5 0

E. Regenerative Governance (Stewardship)

We actively collaborate with other destination businesses, NGOs, and public authorities to achieve common regenerative goals.

1 2 3 4 5 0

We make development decisions based on reliable data and continuous impact monitoring.

1 2 3 4 5 0

We feel that the destination's governance is transparent and includes the opinions of different stakeholders (including local residents).

1 2 3 4 5 0

Part III – Perceived Results and Impact (Well-being & Experiential Regeneration)

This section assesses your opinion on the impact of regenerative tourism on your business, local residents, and visitors.

1 = Strongly disagree · 2 = Disagree · 3 = Neutral · 4 = Agree · 5 = Strongly agree · 0 = Don't know / Cannot answer

F.1. Impact on Business and Well-being

Implementing regenerative practices has increased our customer satisfaction.

1 2 3 4 5 0

A regenerative approach has improved our organization's reputation and brand.

1 2 3 4 5 0

Implementing regenerative practices has increased our revenue.

1 2 3 4 5 0

The experiences we offer enhance visitors' psychological restoration (sense of peace) and deep connection to place.

1 2 3 4 5 0

Tourism in our destination increases local residents' sense of pride in their place.

1 2 3 4 5 0

F.2. Assessment of Visitor Awareness

Visitors to our destination show a genuine interest in learning about regeneration principles.

1 2 3 4 5 0

We observe that visitors prefer experiences that clearly benefit local communities.

1 2 3 4 5 0

Visitors express satisfaction when they have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to improving the place (e.g., through education, volunteering).

1 2 3 4 5 0

We believe our visitors would be willing to pay more for a tourism service that clearly contributes to local regeneration.

1 2 3 4 5 0

We notice that visitors value transparent communication about our efforts and achieved regenerative results.

1 2 3 4 5 0

Part IV – Challenges and Opportunities

What are the main challenges you face in implementing regenerative tourism practices? (Check all that apply)

Financial constraints / Initial investment Lack of knowledge, data, or trained staff Lack of time Limited customer demand / understanding Regulatory / bureaucratic barriers Difficulty in finding local suppliers Difficulty in collaborating with other organizations Other

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What support would be most helpful for your organization to contribute more to regeneration? (Check the 3 most important)

Financial incentives (grants, tax breaks) Specialized training and consultations for staff Assistance in finding partners (local suppliers, community groups) Support in marketing and communication (publicizing regenerative efforts) Access to data and impact measurement tools More favorable legal regulation Other

Please select at most 3.

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