The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from June 5th to 7th, 2024, in Bahasa Indonesian, concluded successfully. Wise Steps Consulting, a GSTC Training Partner, conducted the training.
Mr. Mochamad Nalendra, a GSTC Trainer and the Founder and CEO of Wise Steps Consulting, expertly led the training session, providing valuable insights and practical guidance to the participants. The course featured two guest speakers who enriched the learning experience: Sugeng Handoko, the Local Champion of Nglanggeran Village, and Sri Mujiyati, the Director of Via Via Travel Yogyakarta.
“I had the pleasure of facilitating the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program in Yogyakarta, and I must say, the experience was nothing short of inspiring. Over the course of three days, with attendees from various backgrounds, I witnessed a remarkable level of enthusiasm and engagement from the participants. What stood out the most was not just the eagerness to learn within the confines of the classroom, but also the hands-on experience and immersion into best practices, exemplified by our visit to Nglanggeran Village, One of The Best Tourism Village by UN Tourism,” said Mr. Nalendra.
As part of the training, participants visited the Greenhost Boutique Hotel Yogyakarta to gain firsthand insight into the hotel’s sustainable practices. They also visited Nglanggeran Village in Yogyakarta.
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course provided participants with the essential knowledge and skills to champion sustainable tourism practices. It presented an excellent opportunity to delve into the GSTC Criteria the global standards for sustainability in tourism and travel. The inclusion of global and local case studies enhanced the value of the training.
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.
