During the GSTC Global Conference in Stockholm, Sweden, HNtv INSIDERS caught up with Randy Durband, CEO of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), and Dr. Willy Legrand, Professor at the IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany. The event aimed to unite global and local tourism professionals engaged in advancing and advocating for [...]
On June 6th, the European Urban Initiative (EUI) launched the Public Consultation of the draft Action Plans of the Urban Agenda (UA) for the EU Thematic Partnerships on Greening Cities and Sustainable Tourism. The Public Consultation of the draft Action Plan of Sustainable Tourism will be open from 6th June until 11th July. A summary [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) launched the new GSTC MICE Criteria last March 2024, which is divided into three sub-sectors: Venues, Event Organizers, and Events & Exhibitions. GSTC designed the Early Adopter Program to facilitate the practical implementation of the GSTC MICE Criteria, supporting their development and effective application in the industry. The [...]
In an era where environmental concerns are becoming increasingly central to consumer decisions, the importance of sustainability in business practices cannot be overstated. As companies across the globe strive to align with the GSTC Criteria, the global standards for sustainability in travel and tourism, certification plays a pivotal role in shaping industry norms and [...]
Overview The GSTC Training Coordinator is responsible for accomplishing a number of operational and administrative functions of the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program and supporting the GSTC Training Manager. See the GSTC Training Program Coordinator Job Description for full details. Roles & Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day work of the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program*, [...]
Hoteles más Verdes es el Programa de Certificación de Sostenibilidad de la Asociación de Hoteles de Turismo de Argentina (AHT), un Estándar Reconocido por el GSTC que promueve la adopción de buenas prácticas de turismo sostenible en la industria hotelera desde 2010. El programa certifica con la Ecoetiqueta “Hoteles más Verdes” a aquellas empresas [...]
Santa Marta, Colombia, acogió del 27 al 29 de mayo la primera Cumbre de América Latina y el Caribe del GSTC, que marcó un hito en el camino de la región hacia el turismo sostenible. La cumbre, celebrada en Colombia, el "País de la Belleza", reunió a 150 asistentes de más de 25 países [...]
Overview The GSTC Accreditation Coordinator supports the strategic goals of GSTC and the policy leadership of the Assurance Director, focusing on the accreditation assessments of certification bodies that certify tourism businesses and destinations against the GSTC Criteria and the GSTC-Recognized standards. In addition, the Accreditation Coordinator manages various aspects of GSTC guidance for GSTC-Accredited [...]
Valamar Riviera has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) For more than six decades, Valamar Riviera has been providing tourist experiences, services, and offers in destinations along the Adriatic coast — Istria, the islands of Krk, Rab and Hvar, Makarska, Dubrovnik, and Obertauern, Austria — through a diverse portfolio [...]
Colombia, 'el país de la belleza', será el epicentro de esta importante reunión en Latinoamérica y el Caribe sobre turismo sostenible, que buscará promover la sostenibilidad y la regeneración en la industria y establecer un plan de trabajo para fortalecer las prácticas de desarrollo sostenible en la región. La primera Cumbre Latinoamericana y del [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has gained GSTC-Committed status for its adoption (without amendment) of the GSTC Industry Criteria v3.0. Ascott, a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, is a hospitality company with more than 950 properties globally, spanning over 220 cities [...]
El Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo de Colombia se ha unido como Miembro del Consejo Global de Turismo Sostenible (GSTC). Colombia es reconocida por su vibrante mosaico cultural y su variada geografía, que se extiende desde las costas del Caribe y el Pacífico hasta las impresionantes montañas de los Andes, así como las [...]
High-income economies in Europe and Asia-Pacific continue to lead the World Economic Forum Travel and Tourism Index, with the United States, Spain and Japan topping the rankings again. Despite post-pandemic growth, the global tourism sector still faces complex challenges, with recovery varied by region; only marginal overall score improvements since the 2021 edition. Developing [...]
The 6th International Congress on Rural Tourism was held in Split, Croatia, from April 10 to 13, 2024, under the slogan “Rural Tourism: Sustainable, Digital, Inclusive.” The event provided a comprehensive exploration of various aspects of rural tourism, including themes like “European Rural Space: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow,” “Rural Tourism: A Sustainable Alternative,” “Special Forms [...]
Apurva Kempinski Bali became the first hotel in Indonesia GSTC-Certified by Control Union, a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) manages the GSTC Criteria, the global standards for sustainable travel and tourism and provides international accreditation for sustainable tourism Certification Bodies. Accredited means that a Certification Body (CB) has been verified [...]
We invite tourism industry stakeholders to participate in the Public Consultation on the revision of the GSTC Accreditation Manual For Destination Certification Bodies v.2.0, which will run for 100 days starting from today, May 20th, 2024, to August 28th, 2024. About the GSTC Accreditation Manual For Destination Certification Bodies v.2.0: The GSTC Accreditation Manual [...]
Fiji’s Tourism Super Week, held from April 30th to May 3rd, brought together industry leaders, local businesses, and international experts to discuss and promote sustainable tourism. Hosted by Tourism Fiji, the event featured a series of workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to provide participants with new insights and knowledge in the tourism [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) held a workshop for its Japanese members in Tokyo on May 13th, 2024. The event, organized in collaboration with JTB Corp, took place at the JTB Tennozu Head Office Building. The workshop provided a platform for GSTC Japan Members to engage in interactive sessions, discussions, and presentations focusing [...]
La escasez hídrica es un problema global urgente que afecta a miles de millones de personas en todo el mundo. Surge cuando la demanda de agua supera la oferta disponible, a menudo debido a factores como el cambio climático, el crecimiento poblacional y el uso ineficiente del agua. Regiones como Atacama, conocidas por sus [...]
Con distintas miradas desde la gobernanza territorial, Colombia + Competitva reunió durante dos días a más de 20 destinos del país para trazar el camino hacia la Primera Cumbre Latinoamérica y del Caribe de Turismo Sostenible del Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) en el Encuentro de Gestores de Destinos bajo el lema “Turismo sostenible [...]
