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23 09, 2024

Mandarin Oriental New York Becomes First Hotel in North America to Achieve GSTC Certification by a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body

Stefi2024-09-23T21:22:54+08:00September 23rd, 2024|

Mandarin Oriental New York is the 1st hotel in North America to obtain GSTC Certification by UCSL United Certification Systems Limited, a GSTC-Accredited certification body. The GSTC Certification is based on the global standard for sustainable tourism, the GSTC Hotel Criteria. “We congratulate Mandarin Oriental New York on achieving accredited certification, the highest level [...]

21 09, 2024

Yuluca Alliance, a GSTC initiative: Moving forward Sustainable Tourism in Latin America and the Caribbean

Stefi2024-09-23T20:54:54+08:00September 21st, 2024|

The Yuluca Alliance has been officially launched following the successful First GSTC Latin American and Caribbean Summit, which took place in Santa Marta, Colombia, last May 2024. This initiative, encouraged by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), is a collaborative effort of the nations that participated in the summit, united under the shared vision [...]

20 09, 2024

Incentives for Tour Operators in Uttar Pradesh, India: 50% reimbursement of certification fees by GSTC-Accredited Certification Bodies

Stefi2024-09-20T15:29:15+08:00September 20th, 2024|

In a bid to promote sustainable tourism, the Uttar Pradesh government in India has introduced specific incentives for responsible tourism businesses under its Tourism Policy 2022-2032. Among the key benefits is a 50% reimbursement of certification fees established for tour operators for obtaining GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) certification through a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body. [...]

18 09, 2024

Statement from GSTC regarding the Travalyst Accommodations Program

Stefi2024-09-19T15:39:25+08:00September 18th, 2024|

Many GSTC members and stakeholders seek GSTC’s views on Travalyst’s recent publication of their “certification”-based accommodations initiative. They appreciate that in 2016 GSTC launched the first and still-only tourism-based accreditation service for placing marks on certification bodies that provide solid evidence of competence, rigor, and impartiality. This statement is provided in response to that interest [...]

17 09, 2024

Successful GSTC Hotel Sustainability Training in partnership with Agoda & USAID Empowers Industry Professionals in Cebu, Philippines

Stefi2024-09-17T16:42:37+08:00September 17th, 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 6th of September 2024. This two-day training held in Cebu, Philippines, aimed to equip hoteliers with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement sustainable tourism [...]

13 09, 2024

GSTC was present at Hotelga 2024 held in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Stefi2024-09-13T19:29:52+08:00September 13th, 2024|

Hotelga, an event for Latin America's hospitality and gastronomy industries organized by Fehgra (The Argentine Hotel and Gastronomy Business Federation), AHT (The Argentine Hotel and Tourism Association), and Messe Frankfurt Argentina, took place from August 28 to 30, 2024, at La Rural Trade Center in Buenos Aires. The event brought together professionals, entrepreneurs, and [...]

11 09, 2024

HRS Group joins GSTC

Stefi2024-09-26T10:10:05+08:00September 11th, 2024|

HRS Group has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). HRS, a global corporate lodging and payment technology platform and developer of the Green Stay Initiative, is now a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. HRS’ focus on developing new technologies that efficiently serve business travelers and corporate hotel programs [...]

10 09, 2024

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Chiang Khan, Thailand concluded successfully

Stefi2024-12-20T00:25:23+08:00September 10th, 2024|

DASTA Loei sponsored the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training for their tourism stakeholders in Chiang Khan in Loei Province, Thailand. The training was held from the 4th to the 5th of September, 2024, and was led by GSTC Trainer Pornpol Noithammaraj, who shared his knowledge and expertise with practical examples and valuable insights. The GSTC [...]

9 09, 2024

tiket.com joins GSTC

Stefi2024-09-09T16:30:49+08:00September 9th, 2024|

tiket.com becomes a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). A leading online travel agent (OTA) and lifestyle app with over 50 million users globally, tiket.com, has officially joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). The platform serves as a comprehensive online marketplace, offering a wide range of products and services, including flights, [...]

5 09, 2024

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Online Course sponsored by the Tourisme Cantons-de-I’Est concluded successfully.

Stefi2024-12-12T23:30:47+08:00September 5th, 2024|

A successful first GSTC Sustainable Tourism Online Course in French language took place from September 24th to October 24th, 2024. The training was sponsored by Tourisme Cantons-de-I’Est, and led by GSTC Trainers, Catherine Germier-Hamel and Sonja Gottlebe who shared their extensive knowledge through practical examples and industry insights. The training equipped participants with tools [...]

5 09, 2024

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training sponsored by JTB concluded successfully

Stefi2024-11-01T19:36:42+08:00September 5th, 2024|

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course sponsored by JTB for their employees and stakeholders held from the 27th to the 29th of August at JTB Headquarters in Tokyo, concluded successfully. A total of 28 participants successfully attended the training in Tokyo, Japan. The course was led by GSTC Trainer Mami Futagami, Dr. Professor Emeritus at [...]

5 09, 2024

Petra joins GSTC

Stefi2024-09-05T18:34:56+08:00September 5th, 2024|

Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Located in the rugged mountains of southern Jordan, Petra is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world and was declared as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Petra is located 240 km south [...]

4 09, 2024

Tobu Top Tours joins GSTC

Stefi2024-09-04T15:02:33+08:00September 4th, 2024|

Tobu Top Tours has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Tobu Top Tours, a travel agency in Japan, offers an extensive range of travel services and experiences. The company provides online reservations for hotels and various tours, catering to both domestic and international travelers. Tobu Top Tours is part [...]

30 08, 2024

The second GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Bali sponsored by Traveloka concluded successfully

Stefi2024-12-20T16:24:40+08:00August 30th, 2024|

Traveloka sponsored the second GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Bali, Indonesia, which was held in the 1O1 Bali Fontana Seminyak, from August 28-30, 2024. The training was led by GSTC Trainers, Nalendra Mochamad and Herdi Andrariladchi, who shared their knowledge and expertise with practical examples and valuable insights. Mr. Randy Durband, GSTC CEO, was present [...]

29 08, 2024

Travel Nevada joins Global Sustainable Tourism Council

Stefi2024-08-29T14:55:13+08:00August 29th, 2024|

Establishing commitment to sustainable tourism activities in the Silver State Located in the American West, Nevada is a state of contrasts. From the snow-capped mountain peaks of Lake Tahoe and the Ruby Mountains to the stunning desert terrain found in the southern portion of the state, Nevada serves up remarkable views along every bend [...]

26 08, 2024

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Austria, sponsored by Vorarlberg State Tourism Board concluded successfully

Stefi2024-10-18T16:41:24+08:00August 26th, 2024|

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course sponsored by Vorarlberg State Tourism Board held from the 22nd to the 23rd of August, 2024 in Austria, concluded successfully. A total of 19 participants successfully attended the training held at the Hittisau Women's Museum. The course was led by GSTC Trainers Holger [...]

26 08, 2024

Comune di Siena joins GSTC

Stefi2024-08-26T14:53:29+08:00August 26th, 2024|

Comune di Siena has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). The Comune di Siena is a municipal entity located in the Tuscany region of Italy. Known for its rich history, Siena is distinguished by its well-preserved medieval architecture and cultural heritage. The municipality manages various aspects of local governance, [...]

26 08, 2024

GSTC Announces the Results of its 2024 Board of Directors Election

Stefi2024-08-27T23:11:59+08:00August 26th, 2024|

The GSTC Board of Directors plays an integral role in the leadership of the organization. Most seats on the board are filled via annual elections of and by current members of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. The GSTC Election Committee has validated the votes and released the results of the 2024 election. Two board [...]

21 08, 2024

Successful GSTC Hotel Sustainability Training in partnership with Agoda & USAID Empowers Industry Professionals in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Stefi2024-08-21T19:28:16+08:00August 21st, 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 August 2nd, 2024. This two-day training, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka aimed to equip hoteliers with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement sustainable tourism practices [...]

21 08, 2024

Dream&Charme is now GSTC-Accredited

Stefi2024-08-21T14:58:50+08:00August 21st, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that Dream&Charme has gained the GSTC-Accredited Certification Body status. Dream&Charme is an Italy-based international certification body with headquarters in Milan, Italy. The company, founded in 2006, is dedicated to maintaining high standards in the hospitality industry, focusing on sustainable practices and hospitality reliability across [...]