The half-day Sustainability Conclave for the hotel industry successfully held on the 4th of October 2024 in India, brought together key players from the hospitality sector to raise awareness and foster the adoption of the LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative, as envisioned by the Government of India. Held with the mission to address pressing [...]
福泰飯店集團加入GSTC全球永續旅遊委員會之會員 福泰集團是一家私人公司，自 2004 年以來一直提供飯店管理服務，目前在台灣經營七家飯店。該公司管理著四個不同的品牌——Forte Hotels、Yamagata Kaku 和 Orange Hotels——涵蓋從四星級到一星級的飯店。 永續承諾 福泰泛店集團為多元化企業，業務涵蓋飯店、百貨、購物中心、飯店式公寓、休閒旅遊等多個領域。集團在台北、礁溪、彰化、嘉義等台灣主要地區擁有 7 家策略性飯店，已成為台灣飯店業的知名品牌。每個地點都經過精心挑選，以滿足從商務專業人士到尋求休閒的家庭的各種旅客的需求，確保為所有人提供全面而難忘的體驗。 福泰飯店集團表示其致力於在集團核心價值的驅動下提供更卓越的服務：更聰明、更健康、更有創意（Smarter, Healthier, and More Creative）。 「更聰明」的原則體現了集團致力於提供響應迅速、高效且適應性強的服務，確保準確滿足每位客人的獨特需求。 「更健康」體現了對客人和員工福祉的堅定承諾，特別強調促進環境的永續性。最後，「更有創意」凸顯了集團對創新的持續追求，為賓客提供獨特而難忘的住宿體驗，並不斷樹立業界新標竿。 「福泰飯店集團一直以來就聽說過 GSTC 以及其會員對永續發展的承諾。加入 GSTC 代表了我們集團邁向永續未來的新一步，我們很高興能向志同道合的公司學習！同時，作為福泰飯店集團董事長同時也是亞太旅遊協會中華台北分會的主席，我希望與GSTC一起幫助台灣旅遊業創造更多永續的價值。」---福泰集團董事長 廖炳燿先生。 全球永續旅遊委員會 (GSTC) 歡迎福泰飯店集團的加入 「我們重視 Forte Hotels 對支持我們使命的承諾。我們期待與他們合作，在台灣的飯店業中推進永續旅遊實踐。」Randy Durband, CEO of GSTC. 關於福泰飯店集團 福泰飯店集團由福華大飯店總裁廖東漢先生創立於2004年創立，廖先生同時擔任福華酒店集團董事。該集團經營多種業務，包括酒店、百貨公司、購物中心、酒店式公寓、休閒和旅遊。目前，集團在台灣擁有台北、礁溪、彰化、嘉義等7家分店，已成為台灣私人飯店的標竿品牌。 更多資訊請見：http://www.fortehotelgroup.com/en/ 關於GSTC全球永續旅遊委員會 全球永續旅遊委員會® (GSTC®) 制定並管理全球永續標準，即 GSTC 標準。目前共有三套標準：針對公共政策制定者和目的地管理者的目的地標準、針對飯店和旅遊經營者的產業標準以及針對場地、活動組織者和活動與展覽的會獎旅遊標準。這些是任何旅遊企業或目的地都應該追求的指導原則和最低要求，以保護和維持世界自然和文化資源，同時確保旅遊業發揮其作為保護和扶貧工具的潛力。 GSTC 標準為 GSTC 對驗證機構的保證角色奠定了基礎，這些驗證機構可對飯店/住宿、旅遊業者和目的地進行永續政策和實踐的認證。 GSTC 不直接驗證任何產品或服務，但為那些進行認證的產品或服務提供認證。 GSTC 是一家獨立且中立的美國註冊501(c)3 [...]
The GSTC MICE Criteria for venues, event organizers, and events & exhibitions have now been translated into Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian (BCS) and are available for download in the Criteria Translations section. GSTC MICE kriteriji za mjesta održavanja, organizatore događaja, te događaje i izložbe sada su prevedeni na bosanski/hrvatski/srpski (BHS) i dostupni su za preuzimanje u odjeljku za [...]
The GSTC MICE Criteria for Venues, Event Organizers, and Events & Exhibitions have now been translated into Turkish and are available to download in the Criteria Translations section. GSTC MICE Kriterleri (Etkinlik Yapılan Yerler, Organizatörler ve Etkinlik & Sergiler için) Türkçeye çevrilmiştir ve Kriter Çevirileri bölümünden indirilebilir.
SeatradeCruiseMed was held on the 11th and 12th of September, 2024 at the Trade Fairs and Congress Center of Málaga, Spain with the support of MedCruise, The Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports. The event brought together industry leaders and experts to discuss the latest trends and strategies in the Mediterranean cruise market. Dr. Ioannis [...]
The Independent's Climate 100 List is a prestigious recognition of the extraordinary individuals at the forefront of the global fight against climate change, showcasing unparalleled innovation, unwavering commitment, and transformative leadership that inspire a more sustainable future for all. GSTC CEO Randy Durband is present on the list and was invited to attend The [...]
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who was elected for a second mandate, presented to the European Parliament her Political Guidelines for the next European Commission 2024-2029. She appointed Apostolos Tzitzikostas as the new EU Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism. The announcement was made on September 17, 2024, marking a milestone for [...]
Keio Plaza Hotels is joining as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). The Keio Plaza Hotels operates a series of luxury hotels, with its flagship location in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The chain emphasizes hospitality, offering a wide range of services, including high-end dining, meeting spaces, and cultural experiences like kimono dressings and [...]
From reducing carbon footprint to seeking more meaningful and impactful personal and societal experiences, ITB’s Transformational Travel programme highlights the importance of this conscious evolution in future-proofing travel and tourism. The program explores the technological and innovative advances revolutionizing the sector and showcases tourism boards prioritizing sustainable and responsible tourism. GSTC CEO, Randy Durband [...]
In 2022, the Singapore Hotel Association (SHA) and GSTC Member Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced the launch of its Hotel Sustainability Roadmap, which outlines hotels’ journey towards sustainability. Aligned with the Singapore Green Plan 2030, the roadmap outlines specific goals and strategies for hotels to integrate sustainability into their operations. This allows the industry [...]
Klook has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) as a member. Klook is Asia’s leading platform for experiences and travel services that allows travelers to discover and book quality experiences ranging from attractions and tours to local transport and experiential stays around the world. With more than 1,800 employees across over 30 locations [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) High-Level Workshop successfully concluded on the 28th of August, 2024, in Zanzibar. The event sponsored by the European Union (EU) and done in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Heritage of Zanzibar, brought together over 50 participants from different ministries. The workshop was officially opened by Engineer [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that TRB has gained the GSTC-Accredited Certification Body status. TRB International Certification Company offers GSTC Hotel/Accommodation Certification services within Turkiye. Established in 2004, with its headquarters in Çankaya/Ankara, TRB provides services for various industries, ensuring compliance with international standards, such as ISO certifications, focusing [...]
Mandarin Oriental New York is the 1st hotel in North America to obtain GSTC Certification by UCSL United Certification Systems Limited, a GSTC-Accredited certification body. The GSTC Certification is based on the global standard for sustainable tourism, the GSTC Hotel Criteria. “We congratulate Mandarin Oriental New York on achieving accredited certification, the highest level [...]
The Yuluca Alliance has been officially launched following the successful First GSTC Latin American and Caribbean Summit, which took place in Santa Marta, Colombia, last May 2024. This initiative, encouraged by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), is a collaborative effort of the nations that participated in the summit, united under the shared vision [...]
In a bid to promote sustainable tourism, the Uttar Pradesh government in India has introduced specific incentives for responsible tourism businesses under its Tourism Policy 2022-2032. Among the key benefits is a 50% reimbursement of certification fees established for tour operators for obtaining GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) certification through a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body. [...]
Many GSTC members and stakeholders seek GSTC’s views on Travalyst’s recent publication of their “certification”-based accommodations initiative. They appreciate that in 2016 GSTC launched the first and still-only tourism-based accreditation service for placing marks on certification bodies that provide solid evidence of competence, rigor, and impartiality. This statement is provided in response to that interest [...]
Destination Stewardship Report May - August 2024 (Volume 5, Issue 1) The Destination Stewardship Report is a collaboration between the Destination Stewardship Center, Center for Responsible Travel, 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 [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) Hotel Sustainability Training for Industry Professionals, organized in partnership with Agoda and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), successfully concluded on the 6th of September 2024. This two-day training held in Cebu, Philippines, aimed to equip hoteliers with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement sustainable tourism [...]
Hotelga, an event for Latin America's hospitality and gastronomy industries organized by Fehgra (The Argentine Hotel and Gastronomy Business Federation), AHT (The Argentine Hotel and Tourism Association), and Messe Frankfurt Argentina, took place from August 28 to 30, 2024, at La Rural Trade Center in Buenos Aires. The event brought together professionals, entrepreneurs, and [...]
