The GSTC Training Partner Globe Ecotourism Training Centre offered from 16-18 June 2017, a 3-day training class of the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP) in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Supported by GSTC members, Northeast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration (Taiwan Tourism Bureau, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications) and Sustainable Travel Taiwan, the training class was attended by 30+ participants, including those sponsored by Taiwan Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications representing 12 different National Scenic Areas of Taiwan.
The training class was led by the following GSTC Trainers:
- Lead Trainer: Steven Fui Cheung (CEO, Infinity Travel Group)
- Co-Trainers: Dr. Alan Wong (Hong Kong Polytechnic University); Derek Tse (General Manager, HKTraveler.com Ltd) and Dr. Lewis Cheung (Education University of Hong Kong)
and included presentations and discussions on the GSTC Criteria and sustainable tourism destination and business best practices, as well as field sessions and group activities.
GSTC General Manager Roi Ariel was also part of the training class to connect with tourism industry representatives from across Taiwan.
More about the STTP
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP) offers practical insights and effective steps to help you improve your sustainability practices. With the aim of strengthening awareness of sustainable tourism in destinations around the world, the training program covers global trends in sustainable tourism and sustainability best practices for businesses and destinations.
Designed as a intensive and interactive training experience led by expert GSTC Trainer(s), STTP training classes are offered throughout the year, and provide two options for completing the training requirement towards earning the GSTC Certificate in Sustainable Tourism:
- Onsite 3-day training classes (Face-to-face training classes offered throughout the year in various locations around the world).
- Online 4-week training classes (Online scheduled training classes led by GSTC trainers, available at least 4 times a year).
See all the upcoming training classes of the STTP.
