The Difference Between Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Many confuse between the terms “Ecotourism”, “Sustainable Tourism”, and “Responsible Travel”, so here's a simple explanation on the differences. Ecotourism is a niche segment of tourism in natural areas. Sustainable Tourism does not refer to a specific type of tourism, it is an aspiration for the impacts [...]
Introduction | Speakers | Registration In collaboration with the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA, previously SHA), the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) will host a workshop about “Putting Standards and Certification to Good Use” at the Hospitality Show 2024 which is [...]
GSTC is looking for an Assurance Coordinator to join the Assurance Team, as part of the GSTC Assurance Program which requires vigilance in ensuring compliance and avoidance of false claims of authorized usage of the GSTC name and logo. This is a great opportunity to work on a meaningful subject with a multicultural team remotely. See [...]
GSTC is looking for a business-oriented candidate to act as the GSTC Market Access Manager, with the responsibility for developing market access benefits to businesses that achieve a meaningful degree of verified compliance to the GSTC Criteria. This is a great opportunity to work on a meaningful subject with a multicultural team remotely. See the GSTC [...]
The Difference Between Regenerative Tourism and Sustainable Tourism Regenerative tourism has emerged as a buzzword in the travel industry, often touted as a new paradigm that transcends sustainable tourism. However, the term is fraught with ambiguity and lacks a coherent operational framework. This post aims to clarify the meaning of regenerative tourism, highlight its [...]
GSTC is looking for a Membership Coordinator to be responsible for accomplishing a number of operational and coordination functions of the organization related to the Membership and supporting operations. This is a great opportunity to work remotely with a multicultural team on a meaningful subject. See the GSTC Membership Coordinator Job Description for full details. Overview [...]
GSTC is looking for an Accreditation & Compliance Manager to lead GSTC’s efforts in enforcing compliance and identifying and acting upon cases of non-compliance, as part of the GSTC Assurance Program which requires vigilance in ensuring compliance and avoidance of false claims of authorized usage of the GSTC name and logo. This is a [...]
GSTC is looking for a Communications Coordinator to be responsible for accomplishing a number of functions of the organization’s communications. This is a great opportunity to work remotely with a multicultural team on a meaningful subject. See the GSTC Communications Coordinator Job Description for full details. Roles & Responsibilities: 1. External Communications Prepare press releases and [...]
GSTC is looking for a Communications Coordinator to be responsible for accomplishing a number of functions of the organization’s communications. This is a great opportunity to work remotely with a multicultural team on a meaningful subject. See the GSTC Communications Coordinator Job Description for full details. Roles & Responsibilities: 1. External Communications Prepare press releases and [...]
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 2022 election. Four board [...]
Agoda partners with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council to accelerate sustainability transformation in the travel industry Partnership to launch first in Singapore with sponsored training for hotel professionals SINGAPORE – 31 August 2022 – Agoda, Singapore headquartered digital travel platform, is partnering with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to support hotels develop sustainable [...]
Athens, 28 July 2022. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world's largest cruise industry trade association, welcomes the completion of sustainability destination assessments in the popular Greek cruise destinations of Corfu and Heraklion. The project, co-funded by CLIA in partnership with the two municipalities and port authorities, was conducted by the Global Sustainable Tourism [...]
Traveloka has become a member of the GSTC Singapore, 14 June 2022 — Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s lifestyle superapp, today announced that it officially joins the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) global network as a member. This membership is a part of Traveloka’s strategic effort in preserving the environment, which underlines the company’s commitment in [...]
JTB Signs MOU with GSTC and Announces Sustainable Tourism Strategy on its 110th Anniversary In collaboration with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), JTB announces sustainable tourism strategy on its 110th anniversary. March 11, 2022 - On the occasion of its 110th anniversary, JTB Corp., one of the travel and tourism industry leaders, signed [...]
GSTC 2021 Online Members Meeting The GSTC 2021 Online Members Meeting that took place on December 7th and 9th, brought together a total of 250 participants from 59 countries in the two meetings. Every year, GSTC holds a professional conference focusing on sustainable tourism, standards, certifications, and the GSTC Criteria. The themes are different [...]
Booking.com Launches Travel Sustainable Badge to Lead Industry in Showcasing a Wider Variety of Sustainable Stays 15 November 2021 - Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms, announced the inaugural launch of its Travel Sustainable badge, a globally relevant sustainability measure that will provide highly coveted information to travelers all over the [...]
The Pacific Sustainable Tourism Policy Framework (PSTPF) The Pacific Sustainable Tourism Framework (PSTPF) was developed by the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) on behalf of its members, including the governments of American Samoa, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, [...]
To mark the launch of the GSTC India Working Group, the GSTC held a public webinar on November 10th 2021 titled "Unpacking Sustainable Tourism in India through the lens of the GSTC Criteria." Keynote talk was given by Mr. Arvind Singh (Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India), addressing the move of the tourism [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has joined as a signatory and supporting organization of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. The Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism brings a new set of pathways for climate action, aligning the sector with global commitments and catalyzing collaborative solutions to the many challenges [...]
The Singapore Tourism Board has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is Singapore’s lead development agency for tourism. Working closely with the tourism industry, STB seeks to strengthen Singapore’s position as one of the world’s most vibrant destinations for business and leisure travellers. These efforts [...]
