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26 12, 2023

GSTC Criteria – Now Available in Arabic

2023-12-26T16:03:26+08:0012月 26th, 2023|

The GSTC Industry Criteria and the GSTC Destination Criteria v2.0 have been translated into Arabic and are available to download in the Criteria Translations section. تمت ترجمة معايير المجلس العالمي للسياحة المستدامة لشركات القطاع السياحي (قطاع الفنادق و قطاع مكاتب السياحة والسفر ومنظمي الرحلات والتجارب السياحية) ومعاييرالمجلس العالمي للسياحة المستدامة للوجهات السياحية (الإصدار الثاني) إلى اللغة العربية وهي الآن متاحة [...]

25 12, 2023

GSTC at the Taiwan Visitors Association 67th Anniversary

2024-01-23T23:03:58+08:0012月 25th, 2023|

GSTC General Manager, Roi Ariel was a keynote speaker at the 67th Anniversary of the Taiwan Visitors Association, held on the 13th of December 2023. In his presentation titled 'Sustainable Tourism as the Future of Tourism,' Mr. Ariel highlighted the urgent need for integrating sustainable practices in the tourism sector, sharing insightful examples and [...]

21 12, 2023

Travelife Ltd revised Standard for Accommodation Providers Gains GSTC-Recognized Status

2023-12-21T16:39:59+08:0012月 21st, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the Travelife Ltd revised standard for accommodation providers has gained GSTC-Recognized status, meaning it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria.  Travelife for Accommodation* revised standard, the first revision since 2014, reflects new and emerging sustainability issues and focuses [...]

20 12, 2023

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training sponsored by the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau concluded successfully

2023-12-20T18:54:15+08:0012月 20th, 2023|

The Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB) sponsored the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Tokyo, Japan, from October 16th to October 18th, 2023. The training offered to 20 TCVB supporting members, was led by GSTC Trainer Dr. Mami Futagami, Emeritus Professor at Meijo University.   The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course provided participants with the essential [...]

20 12, 2023

Jet2holidays launches ‘Certified Sustainable Hotels’ based on the GSTC Criteria

2023-12-21T23:05:57+08:0012月 20th, 2023|

Over 800 hotels feature in Jet2holidays’ new ‘Certified Sustainable Hotels’ collection Customers and independent travel agents can now easily find and choose from these hotels, which meet GSTC-Recognized Standards Jet2holidays has launched a brand-new program where they highlight sustainable hotels, meaning that customers and independent travel agents can easily find and choose from a [...]

19 12, 2023

GSTC Partners with BCD Travel China and Colorful Earth to Drive Sustainable Transformation in Business Travel

2023-12-19T21:37:27+08:0012月 19th, 2023|

To support companies in their quest for sustainable business travel, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), BCD Travel China, and Colorful Earth have entered a partnership for 2024. In a collaborative effort, the partners are set to unveil the "Sustainable Business Travel Strategy Guide" along with a suite of training programs targeted at corporate [...]

15 12, 2023

Dr Ioannis Pappas, GSTC Director Mediterranean Region, participated in EBRD’s Webinar Series

2023-12-15T20:06:42+08:0012月 15th, 2023|

GSTC Mediterranean Region Director, Dr. Ioannis Pappas participated in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Webinars series as a keynote speaker with the session: “Hospitality for the resilient future: Adapting to Climate Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in Tourism” the 5th of December 2023, dedicated to SME’s; that was part of the series [...]

15 12, 2023

Fukuoka City Joins GSTC

2024-01-19T18:33:31+08:0012月 15th, 2023|

Fukuoka City has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), as the first municipality destination member in Japan.  Fukuoka City, situated in the northern part of Kyushu Island, Japan, emerges as a vibrant hub blending modernity with rich cultural heritage. This bustling metropolis, with its roots in the ancient city [...]

15 12, 2023

GSTC x JTB ステークホルダーダイアログ「サステナブルな観光地経営支援について」

2023-12-15T16:50:25+08:0012月 15th, 2023|

~2022年度ALL JTB AWARD サステナビリティ推進賞受賞の取り組みから今後のさらなる可能性を探る~ GSTCのCEOランディ・ダーバンドが2023年9月に日本を訪れた際、JTB本社でステークホルダーダイアログが開催されました。民間部門が日本における持続可能な観光地経営にどのように貢献できるかについて議論され、会議には、JTBグループの代表取締役である山北栄二郎氏をはじめ、執行役員の方々等が参加されました。 2022年度のALL JTB AWARD サステナビリティ推進賞*を受賞の取り組みから今後のさらなる可能性を探る事を目的とし、地域の持続可能性を高めていくために優良事例をどのようにして各地域の観光戦略に適応させていく事ができるのか、という事について議論されました。 GSTC理事の髙﨑邦子氏(JTB コーポレートコミュニケーション・広報担当執行役員)が、会議の進行役を務め、賞を取得したJTB熊本支店の担当中村亮介氏の小国町の鍋ヶ滝での賞取得に至るまでの経緯についての話からスタートしました。   記事全文は、こちらから [*注:※ JTBグループの商品、サービス、事業、仕組み、および社内の組織活動等の取り組みを対象とし 、サステナビリティへの貢献度、事業成長へのインパクト、KPIの明確さと達成度合いを総合的に勘案して授与される賞。]

15 12, 2023

NIKKEI GXがGSTCのCEO、ランディ・ダーバンドに持続可能性基準についてインタビュー

2023-12-15T16:45:52+08:0012月 15th, 2023|

観光施設にサステナ基準、欧米で選別の波 国際団体GSTC 新型コロナウイルス禍の影響が一巡し、人の移動が回復してきた。一方で、大量に二酸化炭素(CO2)を出す飛行機の利用は控えるべきだとの見方も欧州を中心に広がりつつある。観光業は環境問題にどう向き合うべきなのか。国際基準団体GSTCのランディ・ダーバンド最高経営責任者(CEO)はNIKKEI GXの取材で、今後はサステナビリティー(持続可能性)への配慮によって観光地の選別が進むと指摘した。 日経GX: https://www.nikkei.com/prime/gx/article/DGXZQOUC03CJF0T01C23A0000000 

15 12, 2023

American Express Global Business Travel’s ESG Report 2022

2024-04-15T15:46:34+08:0012月 15th, 2023|

Amex GBT is the world’s leading B2B travel platform, providing software and services to manage travel, expenses, and meetings and events for companies of all sizes. With travel professionals in more than 140 countries, and 19,000 clients globally. Its 2022 ESG Report follows the steps displayed in the Amex Global Business Travel ESG Report [...]

14 12, 2023

GSTC at Hotelbed’s Markethub Asia

2023-12-14T16:25:51+08:0012月 14th, 2023|

Roi Ariel, GSTC General Manager was present at Hotelbed’s Markethub Asia event, which was held from the 21st to the 24th of November 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand's bustling capital known for its vibrant and energetic atmosphere.  Hotelbed’s Markethub 2023 event took place under the theme of ‘Where Next?’. Industry influencers and key figures discussed [...]

13 12, 2023

Space4Tourism call for tenders

2023-12-13T19:38:56+08:0012月 13th, 2023|

The European Space Agency (ESA) is proposing a funding opportunity called Space4Tourism that targets the development of space-based services to support tourism and travel industry in a context of the digital transformation of the sector. Digital solutions are being developed to create live tourism experiences and will be increased deployed to support virtual experience [...]

12 12, 2023

Seychelles Joins GSTC

2023-12-12T18:32:53+08:0012月 12th, 2023|

Seychelles Ministry of Tourism has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Seychelles is an archipelago nestled in the heart of the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar and about 1,600 km east of Kenya, renowned for its vibrant marine life. Seychelles comprises 115 islands, the majority of which are uninhabited. [...]

11 12, 2023

GSTC was present at COP28 along with TGA

2023-12-12T19:53:59+08:0012月 11th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), represented by its Vice Chair, CB Ramkumar, was present at COP28 along with the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) in Dubai, to explain Türkiye’s groundbreaking national sustainable tourism program. Moderated by Prof. Dr Hasan Ali Karasar, Rector of Cappadocia University, the panel was composed by:  CB [...]

10 12, 2023

GSTC was present at Sharjah International Travel and Tourism Forum 2023 in United Arab Emirates

2023-12-12T21:16:12+08:0012月 10th, 2023|

Koko Tang, GSTC Board Member and Founder of Colorful Earth, Co-Founder of Vinetree Tourism The 10th edition of Sharjah International Travel & Tourism Forum took place on November 22 at Expo Centre Sharjah and offered insights into the challenges, opportunities, and sustainability within the travel and tourism sector through a series of [...]

10 12, 2023

Centara’s Sustainability Development Report 2022

2024-04-15T15:49:42+08:0012月 10th, 2023|

Centara Hotels & Resorts is a leading Thai hotel operator with 48 properties throughout the Kingdom of Thailand, and 36 properties overseas. Centara believes that sustainability is the key to gaining a competitive advantage and increasing organizational value. Centara's goal is to achieve 100% sustainable certification for all its properties by 2025, showcasing the [...]

8 12, 2023

GSTC and MTA sign MOU

2023-12-08T16:11:39+08:0012月 8th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aiming to improve and strengthen cooperation and collaboration between the two parties to generate respective synergies and promote the application of sustainability practices and the GSTC Criteria in travel and tourism in Malta.  GSTC will support [...]

7 12, 2023

Destination Canada Joins GSTC

2023-12-07T23:46:14+08:0012月 7th, 2023|

Destination Canada Becomes a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Canada encompasses a vast expanse of diverse landscapes and rich history. Spanned by the transcontinental Canadian Pacific Railway, Canada's terrain unfurls from the rugged peaks of the Rockies, through the expansive prairies, dense boreal forests, and along the rugged Atlantic coastline.  Destination [...]

7 12, 2023

GSTC and TGA at COP28 “Sustainability in Tourism Panel”

2023-12-07T19:06:10+08:0012月 7th, 2023|

[Click here to add the panel to your calendar] The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), represented by its Vice Chair, CB Ramkumar, will be present at COP28 along with the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) in Dubai, to present Türkiye’s groundbreaking national sustainable tourism program. Türkiye has developed the national sustainable [...]

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