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 speakers: Mrs, Desak Intan-Director of Sustainability Apurva Kempinski, Bali, Jennifer-Sustainability Manager at Six Senses, and Elisabeth Fifi Siswanti GM of GreenHost Jogyakarta.
«As a trainer, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to Traveloka for their unwavering support of the tourism industry in Jogja, particularly in promoting sustainability. It’s inspiring to see hotel players in Yogyakarta already embracing sustainable practices, even in small ways, which collectively contribute to a more responsible tourism landscape. Sustainable tourism is crucial for the future of Yogyakarta, ensuring that we can preserve our beautiful heritage for generations to come. I was truly impressed by our participants, whose active engagement and curiosity in learning about sustainable tourism and its implementation in the hotel industry made this course a resounding success,» said GSTC Trainer, Nalendra Mochamad.
The class toured the Greenhost Boutique Hotel to learn more about their sustainability efforts.
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course equipped participants with indispensable knowledge and skills essential for advocating sustainable tourism practices. It served as an immersive experience, allowing attendees to explore the GSTC Criteria, which are recognized globally as the standards for sustainability in tourism and travel.
Upon successful course completion, participants receive a certificate of completion and become eligible to take an optional official exam to obtain the GSTC Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism.
If you are interested in contributing to the industry’s sustainable transformation, consider checking out GSTC’s upcoming courses here.
