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21 12, 2021

What Makes an Eco-Resort Truly Sustainable?

2021-12-21T12:02:13+08:00décembre 21st, 2021|

What Makes an Eco-Resort Truly Sustainable? This article by Elana Spivack was published on Popular Science. Eco-resorts are generally committed to a carbon-zero existence and preserving their surrounding environment. The word “resort” connotes luxury, and many claim to provide luxury sustainably. These locales have been cropping up in recent years as environmental consciousness becomes [...]

14 12, 2021

GreenStep’s Destination Standard a GSTC-Recognized Standard

2023-01-19T03:33:57+08:00décembre 14th, 2021|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that the GreenStep Sustainable Tourism Destination Standard has achieved the ‘GSTC-Recognized Standard’ status. GreenStep Sustainable Tourism Standards are used by GreenStep Solutions in their assessment and verification programs which provide tools, resources, and consultative support to destinations and businesses across the tourism industry. The [...]

10 12, 2021

Rhodes Joins GSTC

2022-10-29T01:11:26+08:00décembre 10th, 2021|

The Municipality of Rhodes has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands of Greece and is also the Dodekanese islands' capital. Inhabited since prehistoric times, Rhodes developed into a financial and cultural center of the ancient Greek world and is known worldwide [...]

23 11, 2021

Sentosa Joins GSTC

2021-11-23T10:47:10+08:00novembre 23rd, 2021|

Sentosa Development Corporation has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), paving the way for the island destination to achieve certification as a sustainable destination. Sentosa is Singapore’s premier island resort getaway, home to an exciting array of themed attractions, award-winning spa retreats, lush rainforests, golden sandy beaches, resort accommodations, [...]

20 11, 2021

Sustainable Tourism Training for Laos Destination Leadership

2021-12-23T01:22:14+08:00novembre 20th, 2021|

Top: Dr. Mihee Kang, GSTC director for Asia-Pacific, H.E Mr. Ounethouang Khaophanh, Deputy Minister of MICT Bottom: Mr. Randy Durband, GSTC CEO On November 19, 2022, the GSTC successfully conducted virtual sustainable tourism training for Laos' tourism management leaders. The 1-day event was organized in partnership with the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICT) of [...]

18 11, 2021

GetYourGuide Joins GSTC

2022-07-06T12:51:29+08:00novembre 18th, 2021|

GetYourGuide has officially joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). GetYourGuide, one of the world’s leading tours and activities booking platforms for unforgettable experiences, today joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), reaffirming its commitment to learning more about sustainability in the experiences industry. Through this membership, GetYourGuide will work with [...]

11 11, 2021

Contrasting Tourism Landscapes in Karnataka, India

2021-11-13T06:28:07+08:00novembre 11th, 2021|

Destination Stewardship Report – Autumn 2021 (Volume 2, Issue 2) This post is from the Destination Stewardship Report (Autumn 2021, Volume 2, Issue 2), an e-quarterly publication that provides practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic world. Contrasting Tourism Landscapes in Karnataka, India [...]

11 11, 2021

Rural Tunisians Join to Initiate Restorative Tourism

2021-11-13T05:52:25+08:00novembre 11th, 2021|

Destination Stewardship Report – Autumn 2021 (Volume 2, Issue 2) This post is from the Destination Stewardship Report (Autumn 2021, Volume 2, Issue 2), an e-quarterly publication that provides practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic world. Rural Tunisians Join to Initiate Restorative [...]

11 11, 2021

A Himalayan Village Takes Charge of Its Future

2021-11-13T06:28:32+08:00novembre 11th, 2021|

Destination Stewardship Report – Autumn 2021 (Volume 2, Issue 2)This post is from the Destination Stewardship Report (Autumn 2021, Volume 2, Issue 2), an e-quarterly publication that provides practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic world.A Himalayan Village Takes Charge of Its FutureAfter witnessing [...]

11 11, 2021

Bringing Bad Grund Back to Life

2021-11-13T06:10:24+08:00novembre 11th, 2021|

Destination Stewardship Report – Autumn 2021 (Volume 2, Issue 2) This post is from the Destination Stewardship Report (Autumn 2021, Volume 2, Issue 2), an e-quarterly publication that provides practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic world. Rural Tunisians Join to Initiate Restorative [...]

11 11, 2021

Vanuatu Tourism Gets a Reboot

2021-11-15T12:12:52+08:00novembre 11th, 2021|

Destination Stewardship Report – Autumn 2021 (Volume 2, Issue 2) This post is from the Destination Stewardship Report (Autumn 2021, Volume 2, Issue 2), an e-quarterly publication that provides practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic world. Vanuatu Tourism Gets a Reboot [...]

11 11, 2021

Achieving Collaboration in Västerbotten – A Swedish Tale

2021-11-15T11:58:29+08:00novembre 11th, 2021|

Destination Stewardship Report – Autumn 2021 (Volume 2, Issue 2) This post is from the Destination Stewardship Report (Autumn 2021, Volume 2, Issue 2), an e-quarterly publication that provides practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic world. Achieving Collaboration in Västerbotten – A [...]

11 11, 2021

Resurrected Matera Faces Overtourism

2021-11-11T07:57:41+08:00novembre 11th, 2021|

Destination Stewardship Report – Autumn 2021 (Volume 2, Issue 2) This post is from the Destination Stewardship Report (Autumn 2021, Volume 2, Issue 2), an e-quarterly publication that provides practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic world. Resurrected Matera Faces Overtourism Inviting Hollywood [...]

10 11, 2021

The GSTC is saddened by the loss of Valere Tjolle

2021-11-23T11:25:25+08:00novembre 10th, 2021|

Valere Tjolle third from right, together with the friends from Botswana Tourism Organisation, Wilderness Safaris, and the GSTC team at Chitabe Camp, Botswana (2018) The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and its members are very saddened by the loss of Valere Tjolle (1945-2021). Based in Bath, England, Valere was a leading sustainable [...]

5 11, 2021

GSTC Destination Management Workshops at the BCRTS Tourism Summit

2021-11-25T09:24:49+08:00novembre 5th, 2021|

On November 3rd and 4th, 2021, the five regional destination management organizations of the British Columbia Regional Tourism Secretariat - BCRTS (Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association, Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association, Northern BC Tourism Association, Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association, Tourism Vancouver Island) and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) held a joint virtual tourism summit. [...]

3 11, 2021

Destination Stewardship Report – Autumn 2021 (Volume 2, Issue 2)

2021-11-15T11:43:58+08:00novembre 3rd, 2021|

Destination Stewardship Report Autumn 2021 October-December (Volume 2, Issue 2) The Destination Stewardship Report is an e-quarterly collaboration between the Destination Stewardship Center and Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Our goal is to provide practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic world.  Please subscribe HERE if you have [...]

21 10, 2021

Airbnb Collaborates with GSTC for Green Stays Awards

2022-07-06T14:12:40+08:00octobre 21st, 2021|

Airbnb Collaborated with GSTC for Green Stays Awards Airbnb collaborates with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Centre (MGTC) and Ecotourism and Conservation Society of Malaysia (ECOMY) to launch Airbnb’s Green Stays Awards in Malaysia. The Airbnb Green Stays Awards aims to celebrate and recognise small, local tourism [...]

19 10, 2021

Visit Estonia Experiences ‘Slovenia Green’ Destinations

2021-10-21T08:43:05+08:00octobre 19th, 2021|

During September 19th-23rd, 2021, GSTC Members Visit Estonia, Slovenian Tourist Board, and GoodPlace met in Slovenia to experience Slovenia Green destinations on a multi-day study tour. This allowed the Slovenian Tourist Board and GoodPlace to share knowledge and experience in sustainable tourism management in Slovenia. Day 1 - GSTC Members meet in Ljubljana, Slovenia [...]

4 10, 2021

Small Luxury Hotels of the World Launches ‘Considerate Collection’ and Joins GSTC

2021-10-04T17:16:37+08:00octobre 4th, 2021|

Small Luxury Hotels of the World Launches the ‘Considerate Collection’ and Joins GSTC 4 October 2021 – Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) announces today the launch of Considerate Collection, a community of ‘actively sustainable luxury hotels’ going the extra eco mile to prove that luxury is compatible with longevity.” The hospitality brand [...]

28 09, 2021

Sustainability Standards: A tool for tourism recovery (OECD)

2021-11-08T07:54:28+08:00septembre 28th, 2021|

This article by GSTC Chairman Luigi Cabrini and GSTC CEO Randy Durband was published on OECD Forum. Can global sustainability standards be key to a green recovery? In 2019, tourism accounted for 10% of the global GDP and 1 of every 11 jobs worldwide, with a record 1.5 billion international tourists. But in 2020 [...]

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