Sustainability and regenerative tourism trends in Ibiza

More and more hotels are incorporating new tools into their facilities and management models with the aim of promoting sustainable and regenerative tourism. Ibiza is no exception, especially due to the needs and vulnerabilities inherent to its island uniqueness. Discover the sustainability and regeneration trends being applied on the White Island and enjoy a holiday with a green heart.

Reducing the carbon footprint, conserving natural resources, promoting local economic activities, and supporting local development are the goals that any company aiming to meet the sustainable requirements demanded by society must pursue. From setting up small treatment stations to recycle water to implementing sorting facilities that properly separate tourists’ waste, there are numerous actions that businesses are adopting year after year, a process that is easier to implement in Ibiza due to the seasonal nature of a significant portion of its hotel staff.

Travellers and green tourism: What are they looking for and what do they find?

According to the latest report Sustainable travel report published in 2023 by the digital platform Booking.com, 79% of its travel community stated they wanted to travel more sustainably, while 73% believed that people should make more sustainable decisions to help save the planet for future generations.

According to this same study, despite their good intentions, 45% of travellers do not know where to find more sustainable options for their holidays, such as authentic experiences that are representative of the local culture, an activity sought by 74% of the study’s participants. Hence, the vital role that accommodation plays, not only in offering increasingly sustainable stays but also in acting as an ambassador for experiences aligned with this philosophy of protecting and restoring the local environment and culture.

What is a sustainable hotel like in Ibiza?

In accordance with the criteria set by the World Tourism Organization, a sustainable accommodation or hotel is characterised by optimising the use of environmental resources to minimise the impact on the environment, respecting the sociocultural authenticity of host communities, and maintaining a long-term viable operation that contributes to the local economy. To achieve this, actions such as the following are carried out:

• Increase energy self-sufficiency by using renewable energies to minimise CO2 emissions in electricity consumption, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
• Illuminate using LED light sources, which reduce energy consumption by up to 80%.
• Implement water management systems that allow, for example, their reuse in hotel irrigation, reducing waste with automated taps and sanitary fittings, and raising awareness among guests to encourage, for instance, the reduction of towel changes.
• Reduce waste through recycling or reusing.
• Use of recycled materials or biodegradable products, such as eco-friendly bathroom accessories, product dispensers that avoid single-use doses, and biodegradable detergents or cleaning products to reduce water pollution.
• Contribute to the conservation of biodiversity, ecosystems, and landscapes.

Social responsibility: the other side of sustainability in tourism

The selection of local staff, producers, and suppliers directly contributes to the regional economy and its proper development, and therefore cannot be absent from the practices of a sustainable hotel. This action, highlighted by the World Tourism Organization, is complemented by other initiatives that impact the area, such as promoting local culture. Since its opening on the White Island, Amàre Beach Hotel Ibiza has engaged in various collaborations and actions, such as supporting the Escola d’Art d’Eivissa with aid for improving facilities and equipment, and participating in the Ibiza and Formentera Marine Forum 2019 organised by the Ibiza Preservation Foundation.

What is regenerative tourism and how is it applied?

Regenerative tourism is an innovative approach that goes beyond sustainability. Unlike traditional tourism, which often depletes natural and cultural resources, this new trend in sustainable tourism not only seeks to minimise negative impacts but also promotes the restoration of ecosystems, the strengthening of local communities, and the preservation of cultural identity.

It is based on a harmonious relationship between travellers, the environment, and communities, promoting authentic experiences that contribute to the well-being of the planet and its inhabitants. In this regard, Ibiza emerges as a key destination for regenerative tourism, with sustained growth in initiatives and projects aimed at restoring and enhancing the island’s natural and social environment.

Projects and Eco-experiences in Ibiza 2025

During your holiday on the White Island, you will have the opportunity to discover current regenerative tourism projects and join in the ecological activities and experiences available during your stay.  Highly sustainable plans that you can always combine with fabulous days at the beach, hiking trails, and cultural visits.

• Support the regeneration of the Posidonia Oceanica (Neptune Grass): the meadows formed by this marine plant, which create a key ecosystem for the health of the Mediterranean, have been degraded over the past few decades by the uncontrolled proliferation of boat anchors and pollution. Public-private projects such as those conducted by Ibiza Sostenible IbizaPreservation work on the restoration and protection of these marine meadows. Are you ready to collaborate with them?
• Join the community beach and seabed clean-ups organised by organisations such as Plastic Free Ibiza And if your holiday doesn’t coincide with any of their events, join this initiative on your own and leave the beach a little cleaner than when you arrived.
• Engage in low-impact hiking trails: responsible active tourism companies promote Walking Ibiza connecting with nature through guided walks that highlight the island’s history and biodiversity, encouraging respect for the environment and digital detox.
• Support local produce by visiting ecological markets and those run by local producers (Sant Joan, Forada, Sant Antoni Cooperative…) and dining at traditional restaurants that prioritise local ingredients and recipes, such as Es Rebost de Can Prats, Can n’Alfredo, Can Pujol, Es Náutic, Sa Nansa, S’Espartar… On the websites of Ibiza Produce and Ibiza Flavours, you can find establishments that promote the production and tasting of organic and locally sourced foods, often referred to as “zero-mile” or “locally grown” produce.
• Discover Sustainable Ibiza fascinating public-private collaboration projects and a wide range of regenerative tourism activities, such as private electric bike tours, plogging sessions that combine outdoor exercise with litter collection, workshops on making traditional sweets or Ibizan herbs, marine excursions on solar catamarans or eco-friendly sailing boats…
• Include in your plans visits to museums and spaces that highlight the cultural and environmental values of Ibiza, such as the Biotechnological Botanical Park Bibo Park, the Ethnographic Museum of Ibiza in Santa Eulària; the house museum Ca n’Andreu des Trull in Sant Carles; the eco-friendly winery Can Rich or the organic farm Can Musson, among others.

Sustainable holidays at Amàre Beach Hotel Ibiza

Since its inception, Amàre Hotels has followed a strategy of sustainable tourism by implementing actions focused on reducing CO2 emissions, optimising energy and water resources, managing waste appropriately, and promoting local culture and economy. And all this without compromising the comfort and quality of service received by guests who choose our four-star hotel, recommended for adults and located by the sea in Cala de Bou. Book your sustainable holiday in Ibiza today and enjoy its natural and cultural treasures. #Whatafeeling