Latest GSTC News and Updates

26 10, 2023

Dalarna Joins GSTC

2023-10-30T16:46:35+08:00October 26th, 2023|

Visit Dalarna has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Located in central Sweden, Dalarna stands as a significant region steeped in cultural history. Its historical traces, evident in landmarks like the Unesco-listed Falun Copper Mine and the old villages, hark back to earlier Swedish eras, embedding a profound historical [...]

25 10, 2023

GSTC Criteria – Now Available in Slovak

2023-10-25T18:48:39+08:00October 25th, 2023|

The GSTC Industry Criteria and the GSTC Destination Criteria v2.0 have been translated into Slovak and are available to download in the Criteria Translations section. Kritériá GSTC pre sektory (hotely a ubytovacie zariadenia, cestovné kancelárie a agentúry) a Kritériá GSTC pre destinácie v2.0 boli preložené do slovenčiny a sú k dispozícii na stiahnutie v sekcii Preklady Kritérií. [...]

24 10, 2023

GSTC at SHA Summit 2023

2023-10-24T17:05:09+08:00October 24th, 2023|

The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (SHA) Summit, took place on the 17th and 18th of October 2023, at the London Heathrow Marriott Hotel. The Summit, themed "Mainstreaming Net Positive Hospitality," aimed to foster dialogue and collaborative efforts among leading global organizations in the tourism and hospitality industry to advance sustainability practices. The event included leaders [...]

20 10, 2023

Hotelbeds Environmental, Social and Governance 2022 Report

2024-04-15T15:56:12+08:00October 20th, 2023|

Hotelbeds new ESG Strategy aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 and adheres to recommendations from UN Tourism for tourism companies to contribute to the 2030 SDGs. In 2020 Hotelbeds joined the GSTC and launched the Green Hotel Program in order to promote sustainable travel choices. Green Hotel Program  The Green [...]

20 10, 2023

GSTC Sustainability Leadership Training in Portugal concluded successfully

2023-10-20T15:31:32+08:00October 20th, 2023|

The GSTC Sustainability Leadership Workshop in Lisbon, Portugal, was organized by Erasmus Mundus Association in collaboration with ISCTE Business School and Erasmus+ Student and Alumni Alliance (ESAA), funded by the European Union. The two-day training, on the 7th and 8th of September 2023, was tailored to empower young leaders with market-driven and quality-assured skills [...]

19 10, 2023

GSTC Partners with WTTC to Strengthen Global Hospitality Standards

2023-10-19T18:40:17+08:00October 19th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announce a major new partnership, aligning to establish a structured framework for hotel sustainability, leading to GSTC Certification. The partnership endorses the existing WTTC Hotel Sustainability Basics whilst paving the way for a stepped progression toward GSTC Certification* for sustainable [...]

17 10, 2023

Ambassador Level of La Buena Huella Standard Gains GSTC-Recognized Status

2023-10-17T13:46:57+08:00October 17th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the Ambassador Level of La Buena Huella’s Standard set out in “ARC360. LA BUENA HUELLA. V.7” has gained GSTC-Recognized status, meaning it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria.  The GSTC-Recognized status refers to the standard itself, indicating that [...]

16 10, 2023

GSTC at the I Edition of Expansion’s Green World & Sustainability Event in Madrid, Spain

2023-11-01T22:05:46+08:00October 16th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) was present at the I Edition of Expansión’s GreenWorld & Sustainability Event, held in Madrid, Spain on the 27th and 28th of September, 2023.  Expansión is a Spanish economic and business newspaper published in Madrid, Spain, owned by Unidad Editorial. Expansión’s GreenWorld & Sustainability dynamic event showcased 8 [...]

15 10, 2023

Hilton 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

2024-04-15T15:54:40+08:00October 15th, 2023|

Travel with Purpose  Hilton’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy—Travel with Purpose—is integrated throughout its  global business, including operations, supply chain an engagement with its communities. Hilton’s 2030 Goals are underpinned by targets that closely align with theUnited Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Hilton LightStay Standard is a GSTC-Recognized Standard Hilton’s corporate responsibility management [...]

14 10, 2023

Celebrate World Standards Day

2023-10-14T15:36:06+08:00October 14th, 2023|

World Standards Day is observed globally on October 14th to celebrate the importance of standards-related activities and honor the collaborative effort of individuals and standardization bodies involved in the development of voluntary standards.  This commemorative day aims to raise awareness of the importance of standardization in the global economy among regulators, industries, and consumers. [...]

12 10, 2023

Successful Completion of GSTC Training in Petra

2023-10-12T16:09:55+08:00October 12th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) recently held a significant training event in Petra, Jordan, from the 4th to the 6th of September, 2023 in collaboration with Nastadeem/EcoHotels, with support from the Japanese International Cooperation Agency. Nabil Tarazi, Nastadeem/EcoHotels Founder & CEO said: “We are proud to have partnered with the GSTC as their [...]

11 10, 2023

GSTC will participate in ITN Business ‘Transformational Travel’ Programme

2023-10-11T22:57:16+08:00October 11th, 2023|

To highlight how the travel industry is transforming, ITN Business will produce news-style programme, called ‘Transformational Travel’, launching on World Tourism Day, the 27th of September 2024. The programme will showcase how the sector is changing to meet net zero targets, the impact responsible tourism has on maintaining biodiversity and the technologies and innovations [...]

10 10, 2023

Sustainable Tourism Forum and GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in Italy, concluded successfully

2023-10-10T21:05:19+08:00October 10th, 2023|

The third edition of the Sustainable Tourism Forum, one of the hubs of sustainability and corporate social responsibility in Italy, concluded successfully in Padova, with more than 150 participants. The event was celebrated on the 27th of September, 2023, on World Tourism Day. The main topics addressed in the Sustainable Tourism Forum were: Tourism [...]

8 10, 2023

GSTC at Trip.com Group Envision 2023 Global Partner Conference

2023-10-08T03:50:37+08:00October 8th, 2023|

Trip.com Group showcased its vision for the future of travel at its Envision 2023 Global Partner Conference. The conference was attended by about 700 industry partners globally. Mr James Liang, Chairman of Trip.com Group, remarked in his video address: "Travel is unique. It not only promotes economic growth and development but also fulfills our [...]

6 10, 2023

Ecpat Upcoming Global Events: Child Protection in Travel and Tourism

2023-10-06T17:24:41+08:00October 6th, 2023|

Around the UN General Assembly in New York (UNGA 78) which theme is: “Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and the sustainability for all.”, two UN reports will be presented to the States on the topic of the need [...]

4 10, 2023

Open position: GSTC Accreditation Manager

2023-10-05T22:09:22+08:00October 4th, 2023|

Overview GSTC operates as an Accreditation Body for the accreditation of Certification Bodies for sustainable hotels, tour operators, and destinations, striving to comply with the ISEAL Alliance Assurance Code.  The Accreditation Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the accreditation service, reporting to the Assurance Director. See the GSTC Accreditation Manager Job Description for full [...]

29 09, 2023

Future Direction for GSTC and ASI Engagement

2023-10-05T18:16:00+08:00September 29th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) would like to inform a significant change in our cooperation with the Assurance Services International (ASI). Since 2014, GSTC and ASI have been working in close collaboration to implement its accreditation program in sustainable tourism. During this nearly decade-long partnership, the partnership between GSTC and ASI has contributed [...]

29 09, 2023

GSTC Workshop and Training in Japan Successfully Completed

2023-09-29T00:47:18+08:00September 29th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) recently held a significant workshop and training classes in Tokyo, Japan, from the 27th to the 28th of September 2023, in collaboration with JTB Corp. The GSTC Workshop sponsored by JTB was held the 27th of September at the JTB Corp office in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo. With over 40 participants [...]

27 09, 2023

World Tourism Day 2023: Message from GSTC Chair

2023-09-27T17:58:19+08:00September 27th, 2023|

"The World Tourism Day is an opportunity to reflect on the many challenges that our sector faces, and on the actions needed to address them.  The theme of this year: "Tourism and Green Investments" relates to many aspects of the GSTC mission. By providing tools to destinations and the whole tourism industry to implement [...]

26 09, 2023

GSTC MICE Criteria Development Workshop in Malta in collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority (MTA)

2023-09-26T19:36:28+08:00September 26th, 2023|

On September 18th 2023, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) in collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) held a GSTC MICE Criteria Development Workshop in the hotel InterContinental, in Malta.  MTA is a GSTC Member since 2011. Kevin Fsadni, Deputy CEO, Malta Tourism Authority, participated in the panel of “Sustainable Coastal Destinations” in the [...]

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