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27 11, 2017

The Stop, Think, Discuss survey finds: 65% of under 24 are swayed by a resort having an official certification

2020-09-01T13:50:58+08:00novembre 27th, 2017|

"Having sustainability certification is more important for Europeans, with 40% considering them to be “very important”. Younger consumers – those aged under 24 - can also be swayed by a resort having official certification with 65% saying it is “important” or “very important”." The Stop, Think, Discuss survey by Bouteco Hotels found 66% of respondents said sustainability [...]

24 11, 2017

Ulsan Metropolitan City Becomes a GSTC Member at the 8th Asian Bird Fair in Ulsan Metropolitan City, Korea, November 2017

2017-11-28T10:29:58+08:00novembre 24th, 2017|

Dr. Mihee Kang, GSTC Country Representative in Korea; and Mr. Inseog Hwang, Secretary General of Taehwa River Ecotourism Society On 17-21 November 2017, the 8th Asian Bird Fair was held in in Ulsan City's Taehwagang Migratory Bird Park, Republic of Korea (ROK). During the 8th Asian Bird Fair, Ulsan Metropolitan City and Taehwa River Ecotourism Society [...]

22 11, 2017

A Tribute to Amos Bien from Former GSTC Executive Director Erika Harms

2017-11-22T17:06:02+08:00novembre 22nd, 2017|

A Tribute to Amos Bien from Former GSTC Executive Director Erika Harms “Finding market solutions to environmental problems is the only way we will succeed”. This was the mantra by which Amos Bien practiced sustainable tourism. In 2006 when we at the UN Foundation embarked in the process of developing a set of sustainable tourism [...]

13 11, 2017

Shimabara Peninsula Declaration on Sustainable Tourism Destination Development

2017-11-27T19:18:02+08:00novembre 13th, 2017|

Shimabara Peninsula Declaration on Sustainable Tourism Destination Development and GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training  in Shimabara Peninsula, Nagasaki, Japan, 1–5 November 2017 On 5th November 2017, three local governments in Shimabara Peninsula announced the Shimabara Peninsula Declaration on Sustainable Tourism Destination Development. The declaration was announced during the Shimabara Peninsula Forum (1-5 November 2017), which included [...]

6 11, 2017

GSTC Emerging Destinations Workshop and ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Policy Workshop were Held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 2-3 Nov 2017

2017-11-06T17:19:12+08:00novembre 6th, 2017|

'GSTC Emerging Destinations Workshop' and 'ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Policy Workshop' were Held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 2-3 Nov 2017 The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) together with its Indonesian training partner, INDECON, conducted a two-day workshop (2-3 November 2017) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, focusing on applying the GSTC Criteria in Emerging Destinations. The development of new, “emerging” [...]

3 11, 2017

GSTC Destination Criteria – Now Available in Ukrainian

2018-08-19T19:28:25+08:00novembre 3rd, 2017|

The GSTC Destination Criteria has been translated to Ukrainian and is available to download in the Criteria Translations section. Критерії Глобальної ради зі сталого розвитку туризму перекладений українською мовою та доступний для завантаження в розділі "Переклади критеріїв".

1 11, 2017

GSTC in Japan: Speaking at JAFIT National Conference on “Realization of Sustainable Tourism”

2019-03-24T16:14:37+08:00novembre 1st, 2017|

GSTC in Japan: Speaking at JAFIT National Conference on “Realization of Sustainable Tourism” On 28 October 2017 the JAFIT National Conference on “Realization of Sustainable Tourism” took place at Toyo University in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Roi Ariel, GSTC General Manager, was the keynote speaker at the conference, presenting "Realization of Sustainable Tourism through Global Standards". [...]

31 10, 2017

The Case for Responsible Travel: Trends and Statistics 2017

2020-09-01T13:50:58+08:00octobre 31st, 2017|

CREST's 2017 annual meta-analysis is a special edition, structured around the UNWTO's five pillars of the UN's International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development: 1) inclusive and sustainable economic growth; 2) social inclusiveness, employment, and poverty reduction; 3) resource efficiency, environmental protection, and climate change adaptation and mitigation; 4) respect for cultural values, diversity, and [...]

22 10, 2017

GSTC at the Conference « Sustainability: A key factor of Competitiveness in the Tourism Industry »

2017-10-23T14:27:21+08:00octobre 22nd, 2017|

The International Conference "Sustainability: A key factor of Competitiveness in the Tourism Industry" (STINDUSTRY2017) was held in Jameos del Agua in Lanzarote (Canary Islands), on 19 and 20 October 2017. GSTC was among the international tourism organizations that have participated as speakers, with Mr. Luigi Cabrini, GSTC Chair, gave a talk about "Global Criteria for Sustainable [...]

20 10, 2017

GSTC in Thailand – Speaking at the Kick-off Workshop on « Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaption in the Tourism Sector »

2017-10-22T13:35:05+08:00octobre 20th, 2017|

The Kick-off Workshop on "Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaption in the Tourism Sector" took place on 18-19 October 2017, in Bangkok, Thailand, organized by GIZ, Office of the Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP), and the Department of Tourism, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Thailand. Mr. Durband participated in the panel discussion on "Tourism [...]

16 10, 2017

The GSTC is saddened by the loss of Carlos Alberto Arrarte, GSTC Country Representative for Peru

2019-04-24T15:49:58+08:00octobre 16th, 2017|

The GSTC is saddened by the loss of Carlos Alberto Arrarte, GSTC Country Representative for Peru The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and its members are very saddened by the loss of Carlos Alberto Arrarte (1954-2017), Carlos Alberto became the GSTC Country Representative for Peru last month, after attending GSCT2017 in Aysen, Chile. In [...]

11 10, 2017

GSTC at The Swisscontact Annual Meeting: « Sustainable Tourism Promotion: Fiction or Reality? »

2017-10-22T06:47:06+08:00octobre 11th, 2017|

The Swisscontact Annual Meeting: "Sustainable Tourism Promotion: Fiction or Reality?" took place on 4th October 2017, in Zurich, Switzerland, where Mr. Randy Durband, GSTC CEO, was interviewed about the GSTC, global standards, sustainable tourism, and other related topics.   Personalities from business and the public sector discussed sustainable tourism promotion at the Technopark in Zurich, as [...]

10 10, 2017

GSTC at the PM4SD Summer School 2017

2019-08-02T13:34:26+08:00octobre 10th, 2017|

The 2017 PM4SD (Project Management for Sustainable Development) Summer School took place in Sila National Park, Calabria, Italy, on 4-8 October 2017. The Summer School aimed to contribute to the 2017 International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development focusing on "Leadership and Governance for Sustainable Tourism". Dr. Dave Randle, GSTC Board Member, gave a keynote speech about  “Village Nature: [...]

9 10, 2017

10YFP STP Annual Magazine 2016/2017

2017-10-12T09:41:44+08:00octobre 9th, 2017|

The 10YFP-STP Annual Magazine 2016/2017 is out! Learn about the efforts of the network, including many GSTC activities, and an interview with Randy Durband, GSTC CEO. The Annual Magazine features the programme’s milestones since the previous issue as well as a selection of the contributions of various network members to the Portfolio of Activities in 2016/2017, which [...]

29 09, 2017

World Tourism Day 2017 – GSTC in Colombia

2017-10-29T22:21:19+08:00septembre 29th, 2017|

On 27-28 September 2017, the Colombian Commerce, Industry and Tourism Ministry has organized a two days event in the framework of the World Tourism Day. The two main topics of the agenda for this event were sustainable tourism and the Colombian strategy for tourism and peace, considering the historical moment the country is going through. [...]

29 09, 2017

GSTC Destination Assessment of Lago Llanquihue, Chile

2020-08-04T13:51:39+08:00septembre 29th, 2017|

September 2017 - GSTC conducted a Destination Assessment of Lago Llanquihue, Chile - comprising the four municipalities of Puerto Varas, Fruitillar, Llanquihue, and Puerto Octay, on the banks of Lake Llanquihue in Northern Patagonia. This assessment served as a follow-up to the earlier GSTC assessment of Lago Llanquihue as part of GSTC's Early Adopter [...]

28 09, 2017

Sustainable Travel Can Be Budget-Friendly

2020-09-02T13:47:53+08:00septembre 28th, 2017|

But sustainable tourism doesn’t have to be expensive. Not only that, “it should actually be cheaper,” said Kelly Bricker, vice-chair of the board of directors of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, or G.S.T.C. “There should be cost savings for doing the right thing. If you’re sourcing locally, reinvesting back into the community, it should be [...]

27 09, 2017

World Tourism Day 2017: Message from GSTC Chair

2017-09-27T07:47:19+08:00septembre 27th, 2017|

"This year's World Tourism Day is celebrated in the context of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development and is therefore at the core of the GSTC mission to promote and implement sustainable tourism worldwide. At a time where the value of tourism is recognized by the United Nations, but is also criticized for [...]

26 09, 2017

« Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area » Becomes a GSTC Member at the Emei Global Summit 2017

2017-10-22T13:53:13+08:00septembre 26th, 2017|

On 17 September 2017, Emei Global Summit of the 4th Sichuan International Travel Expo (SCITE) was held in Leshan, Sichuan. The summit was co-hosted by Leshan Municipal People’s Government and Sichuan Provincial Tourism Development Committee, supported by United States World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) and Global Sustainable Tourism [...]

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