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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+08:008월 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+08:008월 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 [...]

16 08, 2024

The GSTC is saddened by the loss of Melissa Tilling

Stefi2024-08-16T16:08:44+08:008월 16th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and its members are very saddened by the loss of Melissa Tilling, GSTC Member, Founder and Chief Executive of Charitable Travel and Sustainable Journeys, and CEO of the Charitable Travel Fund. Melissa was a prominent figure in the travel industry with over 30 years of experience and a [...]

14 08, 2024

GSTC to Develop New GSTC Criteria for Food Service Providers in Tourism

Stefi2024-08-14T19:22:49+08:008월 14th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), with support from the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), is further developing the GSTC Criteria, the global standards for sustainable tourism, with a new set for tourism food service providers (official name to be determined during the development process). This new set of GSTC Criteria will [...]

13 08, 2024

GSTC was present at Busan’s International Tourism City Forum

Stefi2024-08-13T21:36:49+08:008월 13th, 2024|

Busan International Tourism City Forum with UN Tourism, held the 8th of August 2024 at the Busan Bexco Convention in South Korea, brought together industry leaders, local businesses, and international experts from the tourism industry. Hosted by Busan Metropolitan City Tourism Association and with UN Tourism, Busan Tourism Organization and Busan Tourism Future Network [...]

5 08, 2024

GSTC Attraction Criteria 1st Public Consultation Report and 2nd Public Consultation is now open

Stefi2024-09-24T22:35:31+08:008월 5th, 2024|

GSTC’s first round of public consultation for the GSTC Attraction Criteria, which took place from 15th March to May 15th, 2024, has been completed. The key findings report is available here. The GSTC Attraction Criteria aims to serve as the global sustainability standards for the Attraction industry. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) formed [...]

30 07, 2024

GSTC was present at the ICCA Global Association Forum 2024

Stefi2024-07-30T15:03:02+08:007월 30th, 2024|

The third in-person ICCA Global Association Forum took place from June 24 to 26, 2024, in Cancun, Mexico. It brought together association meeting planners, senior association representatives, and meeting suppliers worldwide. The Forum offered valuable insights, practical tools, and resources for the association meetings industry. Attendees engaged in sessions on topics such as unlocking [...]

30 07, 2024

Booking.com Sustainable Travel Report 2024

Stefi2024-07-30T00:44:35+08:007월 30th, 2024|

Booking.com's 2024 Sustainable Travel Report sheds light on the evolving landscape of sustainable travel, emphasizing the need for cross-industry collaboration to address ongoing challenges. This annual report, now in its ninth edition, draws from extensive research involving over 31,000 travelers across 34 countries. It provides a comprehensive overview of current traveler attitudes, perceptions, and [...]

26 07, 2024

Virgin Voyages joins GSTC

Stefi2024-07-26T16:23:06+08:007월 26th, 2024|

Virgin Voyages has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Virgin Voyages is a premium, exclusively adult cruise line focused on creating memorable travel experiences. Commencing its first revenue sailings in August 2021, the company quickly expanded its fleet to four ships, operating from home ports in Miami, San Juan, [...]

24 07, 2024

Trento, Rovereto and Vallagarina, and Alpe Cimbra achieve GSTC Certification in Trentino, Italy

Stefi2024-07-24T19:53:40+08:007월 24th, 2024|

Ata City Lakes and Plateau has recently achieved its first GSTC Certification. Together with APT Valsugana, already certified since 2019, it is the first GSTC-Certified* tourism district in Trentino by Vireo, a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body. Accredited means that a Certification Body (CB) has been verified through a rigorous external review from an accreditation body [...]

23 07, 2024

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training sponsored by Nippon Travel Agency concluded successfully

Stefi2024-07-23T15:18:46+08:007월 23rd, 2024|

The Nippon Travel Agency (NTA) sponsored the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training for its team and local stakeholders in Tokyo, Japan. The three-day GSTC Training in Japanese was held from June 4th to June 6th, 2024. GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, Representative of Daisetsuzan Nature School, led the training. He communicated his knowledge and expertise through [...]

18 07, 2024

Cook Islands joins GSTC

Stefi2024-08-09T14:27:06+08:007월 18th, 2024|

Cook Islands has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Located in the heart of the Pacific, halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand, the Cook Islands consist of 15 islands known for their pleasant climate, opportunities for adventure, and relaxing atmosphere. The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (CIT) is a government [...]

17 07, 2024

The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts of Sarawak sponsored GSTC Online Trainings

Stefi2024-07-17T17:34:20+08:007월 17th, 2024|

Three GSTC Online trainings were sponsored by The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts of Sarawak (MTCP) in collaboration with Business Events Sarawak for their stakeholders related to Sarawak tourism - government, industry (event management, business travel, hotel, tour operator, association and academia). Trainings were held between November and December 2023, with [...]

17 07, 2024

Hotel Es Port Achieves the First GSTC Certification in Spain by a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body

Stefi2024-07-17T16:16:09+08:007월 17th, 2024|

The Hotel Es Port in Mallorca is the first hotel in Spain GSTC-Certified by Vireo, a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body. The GSTC Certification is based on the globally recognized standard for sustainable tourism, the GSTC Hotel Criteria. By achieving this certification, Hotel Es Port demonstrates its commitment to sustainable practices. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council [...]

16 07, 2024

GSTC, BCD Travel China, and Colorful Earth launch the ‘Guidelines for Developing Corporate Sustainable Business Travel Strategies’ in Chinese language

Stefi2024-07-17T14:57:52+08:007월 16th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), BCD Travel China, and Colorful Earth have officially launched the “Guidelines for Developing Corporate Sustainable Business Travel Strategies.” This comprehensive guide is part of the partnership signed last year, which includes training programs aimed at aiding corporate clients, travel managers, and sustainability professionals in embracing and implementing sustainable [...]

12 07, 2024

Empowering Destinations Worldwide: Destination Stewardship Starter Kit Now Available in Multiple Languages

Stefi2024-07-19T15:07:22+08:007월 12th, 2024|

Recognizing the importance of destination stewardship, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) introduces the Destination Stewardship Starter Kit in four additional languages to broaden accessibility and impact on a global scale. The starter kit is available in French, Spanish, German, Greek and English. This comprehensive tool is designed to guide destinations in adopting a [...]

10 07, 2024

Icelandic Tourist Board joins GSTC

Stefi2024-07-10T15:14:20+08:007월 10th, 2024|

Icelandic Tourist Board has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). The Icelandic Tourist Board (ITB) is an independent authority under Iceland’s Ministry of Culture and Business Affairs. Its activities are regulated through the Act on the Icelandic Tourist Board and the Act on Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements. [...]

8 07, 2024

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training sponsored by Traveloka in Jogja, Indonesia concluded successfully

Stefi2024-11-01T17:54:37+08:007월 8th, 2024|

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course sponsored by Traveloka held from the 2nd to the 4th of July in Jogja, Indonesia, concluded successfully. A total of 26 participants successfully attended the training held at the Greenhost Boutique Hotel. The course was led by GSTC Trainers Nalendra Mochamad and Herdi Andrariladchi, and counted with esteemed guest [...]

5 07, 2024

Successful GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Stefi2024-07-05T16:03:34+08:007월 5th, 2024|

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from June 5th to 7th, 2024, in Bahasa Indonesian, concluded successfully. Wise Steps Consulting, a GSTC Training Partner, conducted the training. Mr. Mochamad Nalendra, a GSTC Trainer and the Founder and CEO of Wise Steps Consulting, expertly led the training session, providing valuable insights and [...]

5 07, 2024

The GSTC Global Sustainable Tourism Conference will be held in Sentosa, Singapore, 13th – 16th of November 2024

Stefi2024-07-05T15:19:16+08:007월 5th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) will be holding the GSTC2024 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference in Sentosa, Singapore, during November 13th-16th, 2024. The event aims to unite global and local tourism professionals engaged in advancing and advocating for sustainable travel and tourism. The conference and pre-conference training will be held at the Equarius Hotel [...]