Regenerative Hotel Management

More and more travelers are seeking sustainable travel options, contributing to a growing demand for eco-friendly hospitality management. Be part of the solution by embracing regenerative hotels, a pioneering approach that tackles climate change, circular product management, waste reduction, and promotes culturally enriching travel experiences.

Our Regenerative Hotel Management degree at Unity equips you with the expertise to foster a greener future in hotels, resorts, and B&Bs. Join us and make a positive impact on the environment while managing diverse hotel operations.

Program Overview

A hotel manager oversees the day-to-day activities of a lodging facility. The hotel manager supervises staff, communicates with visitors, plans activities, manages budgets and financial reports, collaborates with suppliers and local vendors, enforces health and safety standards and hotel policies, and can be involved in developing marketing strategies and supply chain management.

Learners in the Regenerative Hotel Management program will do all that and more by providing insight into sustainable hospitality, including the sustainable use of resources and contributions to destination vitality, all while ensuring a positive guest experience. By connecting the hospitality industry to sustainable development goals (e.g., sustainable cities, clean water and sanitation, responsible consumption and production), learners will understand the sustainability challenges and opportunities for the hospitality industry.

Learners will also develop essential skills related to communication, entrepreneurship, and the “service mindset.” They will understand the breadth of the tourism and hospitality sector, gain familiarity with sustainability challenges associated with hospitality, learn about the sustainable hospitality movement, and be able to make recommendations for regenerative decisions related to supply chains, visitor experiences, and hotel operations.

Program graduates will be prepared to apply their skills to lodging management positions, including working for global hotel chains, resorts, smaller lodging facilities (e.g., B&Bs), or as independent lodging owners.

*Source: O*Net & U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Unity Environmental University cannot guarantee employment. Salary data represents averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience.

Experiential and Immersive Coursework

Ecological, Sustainable, and Ethical Tourism

Ecological tourism is a growing arm of the industry that makes use of low-impact and sustainable approaches to create business opportunities and drive economic growth in natural areas. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of tourism and differences between mass tourism and alternative forms of tourism development, including eco-tourism, sustainable tourism, and ethical areas of tourism.

 

Tourism as an Integrated System

Tourism and hospitality can enhance and detract from sustainability and development goals. In this course, students will be introduced to development-based tourism market segments (e.g., regenerative tourism, voluntourism, cultural tourism) and learn how tourism can be a tool for social, environmental, and economic sustainability.

Environmental Marketing and Branding

As businesses become more aware of the need to be sustainable, being green will be the future, and professionals need to help companies with marketing sustainable business practices. Students will analyze marketing strategies, plans, and decisions, while exploring why environmental marketing is a key aspect in business today.

Degree Requirements and Courses

The Regenerative Hotel Management degree requires 120 credits. You may transfer up to 90 credits from outside institutions. For more details, browse our Regenerative Hotel Management degree checklist. View our full course catalog for a better look into your program, then apply online for free to get started.

• What is Regenerative Hotel Management?

  Regenerative Hotel Management is a special way of running hotels that helps the environment and local communities. It teaches students how to manage hotels in a sustainable and responsible manner. Unlike regular hotel management, this program focuses on making hotels eco-friendly, reducing waste, and benefiting the local area.

  Graduates from this program learn how to make hotels not just places to stay, but also positive forces for the environment and society. They are trained to make hotels greener, use resources wisely, and contribute positively to the places they are located in. It's about making sure that hotels don't harm the environment and actually help the communities around them.
• What courses will I be taking?

  General Education Core: 35 credit
  Environmental Professional Core: 13 credits
  Elective Courses: 30 credits
  Program Core: 42 credits

  • FINC 201 Business Administration: Enterprise Accounting
  • FINC 401 Impact Investment for a Sustainable World
  • MGMT 201 Corporate Sustainability: Frameworks and Standards
  • MGMT 303 Strategic Management for Social Change
  • MGMT 403 Global Supply Chain Operations: Greening Your Business
  • MKTG 301 Environmental Marketing and Branding
  • TOUR 101 Tourism as an Integrated System
  • TOUR 201 Ecological, Sustainable, and Ethical Tourism
  • TOUR 202 Tourism for Environmental and Social Sustainability
  • TOUR 204 Current and Future Trends in Tourism
  • TOUR 205 Introduction to Regenerative Hotel Management: Challenges and Opportunities
  • TOUR 302 Hotel Operations Management: Front-of-House
  • TOUR 303 Hotel Operations Management: Back-of-House
  • TOUR 305 Hospitality Law
  • TOUR 401 Innovative Products in Regenerative Tourism and Hospitality

  For course requirements and a better look into your program, view our full course catalog. Then apply online for free to get started.
• How much does it cost?

  Your online education should be affordable and manageable. Thanks to our promise to keep tuition flat through 2030, you won’t be burdened with unexpected increases or fees.
  
  Our team of distance education concierges will work with you through the admissions process to help you plan and pay for your degree. Learn more about the costs here.
• How fast can I finish?

  Our comprehensive 120-credit program can be tailored to fit your schedule and goals! Completion time is flexible, determined by the number of credits you choose to take each term (8 terms/year) and less time with transfer credits. Without transfer credits, you can anticipate the following completion times:

  • 24 credits/year: Complete in just 5 years
  • 30 credits/year: Achieve your degree in 4 years
  • 48 credits/year: Fast-track your education in only 2.6 years

Experts in the Field

At Unity Environmental University, our faculty is composed of a wide range of environmental science experts who in addition to teaching, conduct their own research and various fieldwork.

Dr. Lydia Horne

Subject Matter Expert

Embark on a journey into the heart of ecology with Lydia—Maine's native explorer turned environmental expert! From childhood adventures in the woods to a career unraveling nature's mysteries, Lydia's story is a testament to the passion for conservation that began in her backyard.

Armed with an M.S. in forest resources and a Ph.D. in ecology and environmental sciences, Lydia dives into the impact of climate change on Maine's coastal tourism. As a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Northern Colorado, she delves into how students grasp complex concepts, shaping the future of STEM education.

Ready to blend outdoor exploration with cutting-edge environmental studies? Lydia is your guide to a world where learning comes alive!