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12 12, 2024

GSTC Japan Members Meeting to be held on the 6th of February, 2025

2024-12-17T16:42:06+08:00December 12th, 2024|

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 [...]

10 12, 2024

Green Lodging Trends Report 2024 by Greenview

2024-12-10T22:34:58+08:00December 10th, 2024|

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 [...]

9 12, 2024

Open position: GSTC Website and Systems Manager

2025-01-03T18:03:24+08:00December 9th, 2024|

​​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 [...]

30 11, 2024

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Austria concluded successfully

2025-01-07T19:44:44+08:00November 30th, 2024|

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course for Tourism Professionals in Linz, Austria, was held from the 20th to the 21st of November 2024 in the Kolping Hotel and was led by GSTC Trainers Michaela Hölz and Holger Sigmund, who shared their knowledge and expertise through practical examples and insights.  The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course provided [...]

28 11, 2024

Open position: GSTC Administrative Coordinator

2024-11-28T17:04:23+08:00November 28th, 2024|

​​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 [...]

27 11, 2024

#GSTC2024Singapore Recordings Available Online

2024-11-27T16:22:08+08:00November 27th, 2024|

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 [...]

20 11, 2024

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Online Courses sponsored by the Georgian Ecotourism Association and the Georgian Tourism Association, concluded successfully

2024-12-13T00:23:19+08:00November 20th, 2024|

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 [...]

15 11, 2024

GSTC Industry Criteria Revision – Second Public Consultation Now Open

2024-11-15T10:05:52+08:00November 15th, 2024|

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 [...]

14 11, 2024

GSTC is officially an Association Member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF)

2024-12-13T18:39:48+08:00November 14th, 2024|

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 [...]

14 11, 2024

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) publishes new GSTC Attraction Criteria

2025-01-09T19:37:43+08:00November 14th, 2024|

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 [...]

13 11, 2024

How to apply for the Early Adopter Program for the GSTC Attraction Criteria

2024-11-13T11:16:25+08:00November 13th, 2024|

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 [...]

13 11, 2024

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council launches the Early Adopter Program for the GSTC Attraction Criteria

2024-11-13T11:20:16+08:00November 13th, 2024|

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 [...]

12 11, 2024

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

2024-11-12T12:26:35+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

2024-11-12T22:39:23+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

2024-11-11T22:01:43+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

2024-11-11T16:49:59+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 at World Economic Forum Executive Roundtable

2024-12-16T19:01:24+08:00November 7th, 2024|

GSTC CEO Randy Durband participated at the World Economic Forum Executive Roundtable on the Future of Travel and Tourism and other sessions as part of their Urban Transformation Forum held at the Salesforce Tower in San Francisco, USA, in October 2024. This Roundtable gathered 25 prominent leaders from the public and private sectors to [...]

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 [...]

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