Latest GSTC News and Updates

31 05, 2023

Travel in the Time of Climate Crisis

2023-05-31T20:37:28+08:00May 31st, 2023|

As climate-related disasters ramp up, how can travelers minimize the harms and maximize the benefits they bring to recovering destinations? Photo credit: Gabriel Lugo Professional bird guide Gabriel Lugo was looking forward to another busy season of tours when Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017. The Category 4 [...]

25 05, 2023

Destination Québec cité Joins GSTC

2023-10-30T17:28:58+08:00May 25th, 2023|

Destination Québec cité has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Quebec City is Located in Eastern Canada. Old Québec, is a UNESCO World Heritage treasure, where you can stroll the cobblestone streets of the only fortified city north of Mexico and explore its gorgeous outdoors nearby. Home to a [...]

20 05, 2023

GSTC2023 Conference in Antalya, Türkiye, Concluded with 350 delegates from 51 countries

2023-07-26T19:30:03+08:00May 20th, 2023|

GSTC2023 Conference in Antalya, Türkiye, Concluded with 350 delegates from 51 countries The #GSTC2023 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference that took place on May 9th-12th in Antalya, Türkiye, brought together 350 delegates from 51 countries, along with hundreds of viewers that watched the live broadcasting of the conference. The conference was held at the Nirvana [...]

19 05, 2023

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course for Industry Professionals, July 3-4, 2023, Sponsored by Agoda

2023-06-27T17:33:26+08:00May 19th, 2023|

Schedule | Testimonials | Certificate | Trainers | Registration Sustainable Tourism Course for Industry Professionals Agoda is partnering with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to support hotels develop sustainable tourism practices. Agoda supports its hotel partners to gain in-depth and applicable knowledge of the GSTC Criteria. This is the [...]

5 05, 2023

GSTC Auditor Training in Istanbul (August 5-7, 2023)

2023-08-10T14:22:15+08:00May 5th, 2023|

GSTC Auditor Training Dates: August 5-7, 2023 (3-day training) Venue: Limak Eurasia Kavacık İstanbul Language: English (Consecutive translation in Turkish) Scope: GSTC Hotel Criteria and GSTC Tour Operator Criteria GSTC Auditor Training involves training class and two tests. In the GSTC Auditor Training Class, the GSTC Industry Criteria will be explained with the process [...]

5 05, 2023

Austrian National Tourist Office Joins GSTC

2023-10-30T17:32:39+08:00May 5th, 2023|

Austrian National Tourist Office has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Nestled in the heart of Europe, Austria possesses a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage that has shaped its identity over the centuries. The nation's diverse geography spans from the imposing Alpine peaks to the rolling [...]

28 04, 2023

GSTC DEI Webinar Recording

2023-04-28T17:52:07+08:00April 28th, 2023|

On the 25th of April, we had a public GSTC DEI Webinar where we discussed best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and Travel Unity’s DEI Standards for Visitor-Facing Organizations, which center on three Pillars: Management & Workforce, Visitorship, and Community Impact. The webinar was moderated by Roni Weiss, Executive Director of Travel [...]

27 04, 2023

easyJet holidays Joins Forces with GSTC to Drive Sustainable Change in Tourism Industry

2024-05-13T19:31:14+08:00April 27th, 2023|

easyJet holidays has partnered with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to accelerate sustainability transformation in the industry by sponsoring three GSTC Sustainable Tourism Courses for its hotel partners in Spain, Greece and Turkey. The partnership comes as a result of easyJet holidays’ commitment to supporting hotel partners to achieve  GSTC-Recognized Standards within the [...]

26 04, 2023

GSTC Italy Working Group Holds Inaugural Online Meeting, Sets Goals and Priorities

2023-04-26T16:55:53+08:00April 26th, 2023|

On May 14, 2023, the first official meeting of the GSTC Italy Working Group took place online. Comprising 13 members from Destination Management Organizations (DMOs), Consultancy and Travel Agencies, the group convened to establish its goals, priorities, and action plan for the year. Several key objectives emerged as top priorities during the discussions. These included [...]

24 04, 2023

Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory Joins GSTC

2023-10-30T17:35:59+08:00April 24th, 2023|

Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory in Clackamas County has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory, the Destination Organization (DMO) for Clackamas County, is located southeast of Portland. This region starts at the eternally snowy peak of Mt. Hood, spills into the farms and vineyards of the [...]

21 04, 2023

Belize Joins GSTC

2023-10-30T17:38:32+08:00April 21st, 2023|

Belize Tourism Board has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is a statutory body within the Ministry of Tourism that functions as a strategic partner between government and the private sector to develop, market and implement tourism programs that fulfill the emerging needs of [...]

20 04, 2023

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training sponsored by the Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau concluded successfully

2024-01-19T18:03:02+08:00April 20th, 2023|

Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau sponsored the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training for DMO’s staff and government stakeholders in Tainan, Taiwan. The two-day training in Chinese was held from April 18th to 19th, 2023.  The training was led by GSTC Trainer, Ms. Monique Chen, GSTC Trainer, Co-founder & Chair of Sustainable Travel Taiwan, and guest [...]

20 04, 2023

Destination Stewardship Report – Spring 2023 (Volume 3, Issue 3)

2024-05-13T21:05:41+08:00April 20th, 2023|

Destination Stewardship Report Spring 2023 January-April (Volume 3, Issue 3) 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 world. [...]

19 04, 2023

Booking.com 2023 Sustainable Travel Report

2023-06-14T18:44:51+08:00April 19th, 2023|

Cost vs Conscience: Booking.com Delves into the Dilemma Dividing Sustainable Travel in 2023 76% of travellers express a desire to travel more sustainably Environmentally-conscious habits are growing in popularity 67% turn off air conditioning when not in use, driven in part by cost reduction needs 60% reuse towels for similar reasons 500,000+ accommodations globally [...]

19 04, 2023

GSTC プレ研修コース(初心者向け)

2023-06-16T10:53:37+08:00April 19th, 2023|

GSTC プレ研修コース(初心者向け) 初心者向けのGSTCプレ研修コースは、旅行や観光における持続可能性に関するグローバル基準を学びたい組織や個人のニーズを満たすために設計されました。本研修コースは、自分のペースで進める事のできるオンラインでの自己学習型コースになります。サステナブルツーリズムの概念、優良事例、市場動向などを学ぶことができます。 コース開始日:2023年5月16日 ~ コース受講期間:2週間 研修受講対象者 グローバルサステナブルツーリズムの全体像を知りたい方、サステナブルツーリズムの国際的なトレンド(動向)を知りたい方 観光分野の持続可能性に関わる仕事を始めたい方 GSTC基準の重要性について知りたい方 GSTC について聞いた事はあるけれども、よくわからないという方 多忙なスケジュールのため、柔軟で便利な学習手段が必要な方 研修コースの内容 サステナブルツーリズムの概念と重要性 GSTCの紹介と国際基準 観光業界の国際的なトレンド(動向) コース内での動画発表者: 登録費用: 個人での受講の場合: 1名 $190 (約 25,000円) 複数人で団体として受講する場合       団体料金(5名以上): 1名につき$170(約22,500JPY)       団体料金(11名以上): 1名につき$150(約20,000JPY) ※日本円JPYは目安です。 Register [...]

17 04, 2023

Municipality of Baião Joins GSTC

2023-10-30T17:41:53+08:00April 17th, 2023|

Municipality of Baião has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Baião is situated in the Norte region of Portugal, nestled between the Douro River and Serra do Marão mountain range. Baião's history dates back to prehistoric times, with numerous archeological findings and historical landmarks throughout the region. It is [...]

14 04, 2023

GSTC Accessible & Inclusive Travel Online Course (November 6-12, 2023)

2023-10-30T16:04:09+08:00April 14th, 2023|

1 week Accessible & Inclusive Travel Online Course by the GSTC Dates: November 6-12, 2023 Time: Live sessions at a time comfortable for those in American and Asian time zone Where: Online Language: English Live sessions scheduled for the following days, from 20:00 EST. Session 1: Tuesday, November 7th (20:00 – 22:00 EST) Session 2: Wednesday, [...]

10 04, 2023

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in Malaysia sponsored by Traveloka

2023-06-06T07:00:32+08:00April 10th, 2023|

The successful completion of the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is an important milestone in the efforts towards promoting sustainable tourism practices in the region. The course, which ran from April 4-6, 2023, was sponsored by Traveloka, a leading travel and lifestyle platform. The training was led by Nalendra Mochamad. He [...]

6 04, 2023

Höga Kusten (The High Coast of Sweden) Joins GSTC

2023-10-30T17:44:01+08:00April 6th, 2023|

Höga Kusten Destinationsutveckling AB (The High Coast of Sweden) has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Sweden's High Coast is in the northern part of Europe neighboring Norway and the Gulf of Bothnia. The High Coast is a UNESCO World Heritage site, boasting the highest coastline in the world at [...]

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