The provided text presents an academic review of regenerative tourism, a burgeoning industry paradigm that seeks to move beyond traditional sustainability by creating net positive impacts for destinations. Through a semi-systematic analysis of over 250 articles, the researchers identify five core pillars: community centrism, an ecological worldview, viewing tourism as a living system, meaningful multi-stakeholder collaboration, and evolving past the limitations of sustainable tourism. The literature highlights a significant shift triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, which exposed the vulnerabilities of the global travel industry and necessitated a more holistic, restorative approach. While interest in the concept is accelerating, the study notes that definitions remain fluid and place-based, requiring local adaptability rather than rigid universal standards. Furthermore, the findings reveal a geographical imbalance, as the majority of research currently stems from developed nations, highlighting a need for more diverse perspectives from the developing world. Ultimately, the authors synthesize these insights into a conceptual framework designed to help integrate regenerative theory into practical tourism planning and development.