Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Luxury hospitality is at a decisive crossroads. Traditional notions of prestige, perfection and exclusivity are increasingly questioned by guests, communities and destinations alike. In this session, leading thinkers and industry voices explore why regeneration is emerging as the new benchmark for luxury — and why sustainability alone is no longer enough. We focuseon the fundamental shift from status-driven luxury to purpose-led, regenerative hospitality. Speakers reflect on changing guest desires, the growing importance of human and planetary well-being, and the strategic implications for brands and leaders. What does luxury mean when value is measured not only by experience, but by positive impact on place, people and future generations? This session invites participants to rethink the very foundations of luxury hospitality and to understand regeneration not as a trend, but as a transformative mindset shaping the future of the industry
Moderator & Interviewer:
Yasemin Oruc
Senior Lecturer & Research Fellow
Hotelschool The Hague & Anicha Consultanc
Keynote Speaker & Panelist:
Dr. Valentina Clergue
Assistant Professor
EHL Hospitality Business School
Prof. Alessandro Inversini
Professor/ Lecturer/ Teacher
EHL Hospitality Business School
Panelist:
Hector De Castro
Founder and President
Regenera Luxury
Luxury hospitality is at a decisive crossroads. Traditional notions of prestige, perfection and exclusivity are increasingly questioned by guests, communities and destinations alike. In this session, leading thinkers and industry voices explore why regeneration is emerging as the new benchmark for luxury — and why sustainability alone is no longer enough. We focuseon the fundamental shift from status-driven luxury to purpose-led, regenerative hospitality. Speakers reflect on changing guest desires, the growing importance of human and planetary well-being, and the strategic implications for brands and leaders. What does luxury mean when value is measured not only by experience, but by positive impact on place, people and future generations? This session invites participants to rethink the very foundations of luxury hospitality and to understand regeneration not as a trend, but as a transformative mindset shaping the future of the industry
Moderator & Interviewer:
Yasemin Oruc
Senior Lecturer & Research Fellow
Hotelschool The Hague & Anicha Consultanc
Keynote Speaker & Panelist:
Dr. Valentina Clergue
Assistant Professor
EHL Hospitality Business School
Prof. Alessandro Inversini
Professor/ Lecturer/ Teacher
EHL Hospitality Business School
Panelist:
Hector De Castro
Founder and President
Regenera Luxury
