Latest GSTC News and Updates

5 11, 2024

The City of Sapporo joins GSTC

2024-11-05T17:43:58+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

2024-11-04T16:55:12+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 [...]

1 11, 2024

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

2024-11-01T20:40:06+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

2024-10-30T18:02:42+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

2024-10-29T20:10:15+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

2024-10-29T19:20:35+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

2024-10-24T16:06:59+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

2024-10-23T14:16:00+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

2024-10-22T18:53:56+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

2024-10-22T17:30:00+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 [...]

21 10, 2024

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

2024-10-21T19:07:09+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

2024-10-21T17:54:54+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

2024-10-20T14:30:43+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 [...]

19 10, 2024

GSTC announces new Greece Working Group

2024-10-19T22:27:35+08:00October 19th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has proudly announced the formation of a new Greece Working Group, which will focus on advancing sustainable tourism practices in the region. This initiative aligns with GSTC's mission to promote the GSTC Criteria, the global standards for sustainability in travel and tourism. The newly established Greece Working Group [...]

19 10, 2024

The GSTC was present at the International Tourism Innovation Forum (FIT) in Colombia

2024-10-19T17:42:37+08:00October 19th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the 9th edition of the International Tourism Innovation Forum (FIT) in Colombia, an event that brought together experts and professionals from the tourism sector to discuss the latest trends and innovations in the industry.  The event under the theme "Governance and Restoration of Territory" brought together [...]

17 10, 2024

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course for Industry Professionals in Malta, in partnership with MTA, concluded successfully

2024-10-17T20:54:16+08:00October 17th, 2024|

A successful GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training took place on October 1st and 2nd, 2024, at the AX Palace in Sliema, Malta. This event marked another step in the ongoing collaboration between the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), following the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed last year. The MOU [...]

15 10, 2024

The GSTC Global Sustainable Tourism Conference will take place in Sentosa, Singapore, This November!

2024-10-15T17:04:29+08:00October 15th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) will be holding the GSTC2024 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference in Sentosa, Singapore, from November 13th-16th, 2024, seeking to bring together global and local tourism professionals committed to promoting and advancing sustainable travel and tourism.  The conference will be held at the Equarius Hotel, which is certified against GSTC [...]

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