The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the 2024 Ulsan Ecotourism Forum, held on the 3rd of December, 2024, at the Tannibay Hotel in Ulsan, South Korea. With over 170 participants, the forum provided a dynamic platform to discuss the city’s transformation through technological innovation, cultural integration and sustainability. Randy Durband, GSTC CEO, [...]
Traveloka sponsored the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training held in the Potique Hotel in Nah Trang, Vietnam, December 12-13, 2024. The two-day training was led by GSTC Trainer, Trang Nguyen who shared his expertise with practical examples and insights. Attendees had the chance to listen to esteemed guest speakers: Ms. Ha Thi Dieu Vien, Deputy [...]
On December 6, 2024, the Opera & Ballet Theatre in Tirana became a hub of dialogue and collaboration during the National Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development in Albania. This landmark event organized by The Ministry of Tourism and Environment in cooperation with Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) supported project, RisiAlbania, implemented by [...]
The fourth annual Destination Stewardship Yearbook is a compilation of articles from the 2023–2024 Destination Stewardship Report (DSR), co-produced by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), Center for Responsible Travel (CREST), and Destination Stewardship Center (DSC). In each issue, the DSR features destinations that have embraced effective and holistic management, best practices in sustainable [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the 2024 China Hotel and Catering Industry Brand Development Conference, where its CEO, Randy Durband, delivered a keynote speech. The event, held on November 27 in Haikou, Hainan Province, China, served as a platform for industry leaders and policymakers to discuss innovation, sustainability, and brand excellence [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) will hold a workshop for Japanese GSTC Members in Tokyo on February 6th, 2025, in collaboration with Rakuten Travel. The gathering will be held at Rakuten Crimson House Headquarters. This event marks the third workshop of its kind in Japan for GSTC Members, further enriched by the visit [...]
The Green Lodging Trends Report (GLTR) is the leading global benchmarking study on sustainability best practices in hotels conducted biennially. It benchmarks hotels from around the world to compare the prevalence of best practices. 20,000 hotels of all sizes and types across 50 countries participated in this year’s 2024 GLTR and benchmarked their performance [...]
Overview The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is seeking a dedicated Website and Systems Manager to oversee the management and optimization of our website, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and various platforms and softwares. See the GSTC Website and Systems Manager Job Description for full details. Roles & Responsibilities Manage and continue to refine [...]
Overview The GSTC Administrative Coordinator supports GSTC leadership, especially the CEO and the Operations Manager, with a focus on the administration of finance and human resources. See the GSTC Administrative Coordinator Job Description for full details. Roles & Responsibilities Support the CEO with emails and travel arrangements Support HR management Support financial management Miscellaneous [...]
If you weren’t able to attend our Global Sustainable Tourism Conference in Sentosa, Singapore, missed out due to simultaneous sessions, or want to revisit your favorite conference sessions, recordings are now available on YouTube! #GSTC2024Singapore brought together expert leaders from around the globe to share their insights and engage in meaningful discussions. The event [...]
Successful GSTC Sustainable Tourism Trainings were held online from July 1 to 31 and November 4 to 8, 2024, sponsored by the Georgian Ecotourism Association and the Georgian Tourism Association. A total of 72 professionals participated, eager to deepen their knowledge of sustainable tourism. The trainings were conducted by GSTC esteemed Trainers CB Ramkumar [...]
[Photo from left to right: Lee Cheh Hsien - SDC ACEO, Randy Durband - GSTC CEO, Thien Kwee Eng - SDC CEO, Luigi Cabrini - GSTC Chair, Alvin Tan - Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry & Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, Bob Tan - SDC Chair, Ong Huey Hong [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) invites you to provide input on revising the GSTC Hotel Criteria and GSTC Tour Operator Criteria drafts. The second public consultation is now currently active. A report on the revisions from the first public consultation and second public consultation will soon be published. The GSTC Criteria operate as [...]
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) is a global association of accreditation bodies and other entities interested in conformity assessment across management systems, products, processes, services, personnel, validation, verification, and similar conformity assessment programs. IAF primary function is to develop a unified worldwide program of conformity assessment, aimed at reducing risk for businesses and their [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the GSTC Attraction Criteria has been published. Developed with the support of the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) for attractions - such as theme parks, museums, national parks, etc. with the aim to guide businesses toward implementing sustainable practices in response to the growing [...]
GSTC has designed the Early Adopter Program for the Attraction Criteria to support the development of the applicable implementation of the GSTC Attraction Criteria. Along with the recent new set of criteria, applications are now open for the Early Adopter Program. This two-year program is a valuable opportunity for industry stakeholders to actively engage [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) launched the new GSTC Attraction Criteria in November 2024. GSTC designed the Early Adopter Program to facilitate the practical implementation of the GSTC Attraction Criteria, supporting their development and effective application in the industry. The GSTC Attraction Early Adopter’s Program will begin this January 2025. Applications are now [...]
[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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
