Latest GSTC News and Updates

12 11, 2024

NTUC LearningHub and The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) sign MOU

Stefi2024-11-12T12:26:35+08:00November 12th, 2024|

[Photo credit: Singapore National Trades Union Congress] The partnership aims to equip Singapore’s tourism professionals with essential sustainability skills, aligning training with global sustainability standards for tourism. The partnership also supports key sustainability roadmaps for the Singapore tourism sector and aims to meet evolving demands, aligning with Singapore’s strategic sustainability goals. NTUC [...]

12 11, 2024

Destination Wayfinder Framework & Standard Gains GSTC-Recognized Standard Status

Stefi2024-11-12T22:39:23+08:00November 12th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the ‘Destination Wayfinder Framework & Standard’ has gained GSTC-Recognized Standard status, meaning that it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Destination Criteria Version 2.0. The Wayfinder, powered by Miles Partnership, is a destination management tool enabling tourism organizations to measure, [...]

11 11, 2024

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Introduces It’s Zero Tolerance Policy

Stefi2024-11-11T22:01:43+08:00November 11th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce its Zero Tolerance Policy to address critical issues impacting the tourism industry, including child labor, human exploitation, discrimination, wildlife abuse, and the unnecessary use of single-use plastics. Throughout its history, the GSTC has championed a common language for sustainable tourism, known as the GSTC [...]

11 11, 2024

Trip.com joins GSTC’s Market Access Program

Stefi2024-11-11T16:49:59+08:00November 11th, 2024|

Trip.com now highlights hotels and accommodations certified by a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body Trip.com, one of the world’s leading online travel service providers, has introduced a new feature that highlights sustainable hotels and accommodations certified by a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body. This initiative aims to make it easier for travelers to identify and book sustainable hotels/accommodations, [...]

7 11, 2024

GSTC Participation at COP16 Biodiversity in Cali, Colombia

ane@gstcouncil.org2024-11-07T18:36:30+08:00November 7th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the Sixteenth Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, from October 21st to November 1st, 2024. Jorge Moller, GSTC’s Program Director for Latin America and Tatiana Agudelo Monguí, GSTC’s Membership Coordinator, actively engaged with the international community to address [...]

5 11, 2024

The City of Sapporo joins GSTC

Stefi2024-11-05T17:43:58+08:00November 5th, 2024|

The City of Sapporo has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Sapporo City, with a population of 1.96 million, is the economic and cultural center of Hokkaido, combining urban development with natural surroundings. The city receives visitors from both Japan and abroad, offering scenic landscapes across all four seasons. [...]

4 11, 2024

“Policy Pathways Towards a More Sustainable Cruise Tourism Sector” – A Blue Tourism Initiative

Stefi2024-11-04T16:55:12+08:00November 4th, 2024|

The working document “Policy Pathways Towards a More Sustainable Cruise Tourism Sector,” led by the Blue Tourism Initiative has been released. Representing GSTC, Dr. Ioannis Pappas, GSTC Director for the Mediterranean Region, provided valuable insights and feedback on sustainable practices within the cruise industry by reviewing and contributing to the working document. On October [...]

2 11, 2024

Luigi Cabrini, Chair of GSTC was present at the 10th Peruvian Tourism Congress – Conpetur Cusco 2024

Stefi2024-11-02T20:28:01+08:00November 2nd, 2024|

Located in the Andean highlands and renowned for its historical significance as the former capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco served as the backdrop for the 10th Peruvian Tourism Congress CONPETUR 2024 held on the 24th and 25th of October 2024. Luigi Cabrini, Chair of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council [...]

1 11, 2024

GSTC published revised GSTC Accreditation Manual for Certification of Hotel/Accommodation & Tour Operator

Stefi2024-11-01T20:40:06+08:00November 1st, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has revised the GSTC Accreditation Manual for Certification of Hotel/Accommodation & Tour Operator. Version 4.0, now titled the GSTC Accreditation Manual for Certification Bodies - Industry: Hotel/Accommodation & Tour Operator, was approved on November 1, 2024. The Manual is available on the following webpage: GSTC Accreditation Documents.Given the dynamic [...]

30 10, 2024

GSTC was present at FHA-HoReCa 2024

Stefi2024-10-30T18:02:42+08:00October 30th, 2024|

Rita Kuan, Market Development Manager at the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), took the stage at the FHA-HoReCa 2024 event, held in Singapore from October 22 to 25. In her presentation titled “Embark on a Journey of Sustainable Tourism with GSTC,” she shared her insights on the importance of the GSTC Criteria, the global [...]

29 10, 2024

GSTC Chair, Luigi Cabrini at HIC Summit 2024 in Ibiza, Spain

Stefi2024-10-29T20:10:15+08:00October 29th, 2024|

HIC Summit 2024, held in the vibrant setting of Ibiza, Spain, brought together an array of professionals, destinations, scientists, and businesses to engage in meaningful dialogues focused on this year’s theme “Innovation, Tourism, and Regenerative Culture” to explore how these elements can shape the future of the industry. The HIC Forum is the main [...]

29 10, 2024

GSTC Highlights Sustainability in the MICE Industry at MICE Show Asia and ITB Asia 2024

ane@gstcouncil.org2024-10-29T19:20:35+08:00October 29th, 2024|

Rita Kuan, Market Development Manager at the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), took the stage at the MICE Show Asia and ITB Asia 2024 which was held on October 23 to 25, 2024, at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Her participation in the session “Driving Sustainability: Strategies for a Greener Future in the [...]

24 10, 2024

GSTC was present at Japan’s Tourism EXPO 2024

Stefi2024-10-24T16:06:59+08:00October 24th, 2024|

Japan Travel and Tourism Association, the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA), and the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) held the Tourism EXPO Japan 2024 from the 26th to the 29th of September 2024, at Tokyo Big Sight. The event, one of the largest tourism fairs in Asia, gathered industry professionals, government representatives, and [...]

23 10, 2024

Successful GSTC Hotel Sustainability Training in Partnership with Agoda & USAID Empowers Industry Professionals in Bali

Stefi2024-10-23T14:16:00+08:00October 23rd, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) Hotel Sustainability Training for Industry Professionals, organized in partnership with Agoda and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), successfully concluded on the 10th to 11th of October 2024. This two-day training held in Bali aimed to equip hoteliers with the skills and knowledge necessary [...]

22 10, 2024

Visit Sweden interviews with participants at #GSTC2024Sweden Global Conference

ane@gstcouncil.org2024-10-22T18:53:56+08:00October 22nd, 2024|

In April, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) hosted the #GSTC2024Sweden international conference in Stockholm from April 24th to 26th 2024, focusing on the theme of Purposeful Travel. This event brought together over 500 participants from nearly 60 countries, fostering a rich exchange of knowledge on how to advance sustainable tourism practices. Visit Sweden [...]

22 10, 2024

Successful Destination Assessment for the City of Kotor

Stefi2024-10-22T17:30:00+08:00October 22nd, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the Municipality of Kotor, and the Port of Kotor in Montenegro joined forces for the destination assessment in the historic port city. The agreement was announced during CLIA’s Port and Destination Dialogue in Hamburg, Germany, last year. The GSTC Destination Assessment took place [...]

22 10, 2024

Applied DEI in Travel Online Course (DEI2506) June 23 – June 27, 2025

Yuna Jeon2024-10-24T21:31:20+08:00October 22nd, 2024|

1-week Applied DEI in Travel Online Course by the GSTC Applied DEI: Inclusion in Travel and Tourism for Visitors and Staff Dates: June 23 – June 27, 2025 Time: Live sessions at a time comfortable for those in Asia and Europe time zone Where: Online Language: English Weekly live sessions scheduled for the following [...]

21 10, 2024

Trip.com Group’s 2024 Sustainable Travel Consumer Report Insights

Stefi2024-10-21T19:07:09+08:00October 21st, 2024|

Gap between awareness and action among travellers for sustainable travel Around 54.7% of respondents seek access to sustainable options when booking online Gen Z's attitudes toward sustainability highlight greater need for motivation and targeted engagement Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, reveals that while sustainability awareness is rising among travellers, there remains [...]

21 10, 2024

Taipei City Tourism and Accommodation Industry – Sustainable Tourism Core Talent Training

Stefi2024-10-21T17:54:54+08:00October 21st, 2024|

GSTC’s General Manager, Roi Ariel and GSTC’s Market Development Manager, Rita Kuan were present at the Sustainable Tourism Core Talent Training organized by Taipei City Government – Department of Information and Tourism, which is being held from the 15th of October to the 20th of November, 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan. - Roi Ariel, [...]

20 10, 2024

GSTC will be present at the COP16 in Cali, Colombia

Stefi2024-10-20T14:30:43+08:00October 20th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) will participate in the Biodiversity 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16), which will take place in Cali, Colombia, from October 21st to November 1st, 2024. This year’s theme “Peace with Nature”, is a call for reflection to improve our relationship with the environment, and to rethink an economic [...]