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15 10, 2023

Hilton 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

Stefi2024-04-15T15:54:40+08:0010月 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

Stefi2023-10-14T15:36:06+08:0010月 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

Stefi2023-10-12T16:09:55+08:0010月 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

Stefi2023-10-11T22:57:16+08:0010月 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

Stefi2023-10-10T21:05:19+08:0010月 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

Stefi2023-10-08T03:50:37+08:0010月 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

Stefi2023-10-06T17:24:41+08:0010月 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

Stefi2023-10-05T22:09:22+08:0010月 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

Stefi2023-10-05T18:16:00+08:009月 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

Stefi2023-09-29T00:47:18+08:009月 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

Stefi2023-09-27T17:58:19+08:009月 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)

Stefi2023-09-26T19:36:28+08:009月 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 [...]

26 09, 2023

GSTC Hotel Sustainability Training for Industry Professionals, November 28-29, 2023 (Sponsored by Agoda)

Jisun Kim2023-11-27T16:13:43+08:009月 26th, 2023|

Schedule | Testimonials | Certificate | Trainers | Registration Hotel Sustainability for Industry Professionals Agoda has teamed up with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to empower its hotel partners in cultivating sustainable tourism practices and acquiring in-depth, practical knowledge of the GSTC Criteria. Being the pioneering travel platform to [...]

25 09, 2023

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training for Value Management concluded successfully

Stefi2024-01-23T15:16:17+08:009月 25th, 2023|

Value Management Co., Ltd. (VMG) did a GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training for their employees in Osaka, Japan. The three-day training in Japanese was held from the 22nd to the 24th of September 2023. The training was led by GSTC Trainer, Kazuhiro Arai, Representative, Daisetsuzan Nature School who shared his knowledge and expertise with practical [...]

22 09, 2023

Successful Completion of GSTC Training in Kyrgyzstan

Stefi2023-10-02T18:49:22+08:009月 22nd, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) recently held a training event in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from the 4th to the 6th of September, 2023. The training was organized by Greentour project, funded by the European Union's SWITCH-Asia program, implemented by Helvetas Germany. The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training aimed to equip participants with the essential knowledge [...]

20 09, 2023

Flight Centre Travel Group Joins GSTC

Stefi2023-09-20T16:28:56+08:009月 20th, 2023|

Flight Centre Travel Group has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council - further cementing its commitment to environmental sustainability across its global business operations and signaling to its industry partners the necessity of lower carbon footprints. “Flight [...]

19 09, 2023

Destination Assessment in Port city Kotor

Stefi2023-09-19T17:58:17+08:009月 19th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the municipality of Kotor and the port of Kotor in Montenegro will cooperate to conduct a destination assessment in the historic port city. Kotor is an important cruise port in the Adriatic region. The city of Kotor, set against a mountainous backdrop, is [...]

18 09, 2023

Mandai Wildlife Group Joins GSTC

Stefi2023-09-18T14:55:08+08:009月 18th, 2023|

Mandai Wildlife Group has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Mandai Wildlife Group is the steward of the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, a wildlife and nature destination in northern Singapore. It is home to a variety of wildlife parks including Bird Paradise, Night Safari, River Wonders and Singapore Zoo, connecting [...]

15 09, 2023

Peninsula Papagayo ESG Impact Report 2022

Stefi2024-04-15T16:07:32+08:009月 15th, 2023|

The 2022 ESG Impact Report of Peninsula Papagayo highlights its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, exemplified by the creation of its centralized ESG department. In June 2023, Peninsula Papagayo joined the GSTC. Being the home of 6% of the world's biodiversity, Peninsula Papagayo shows a strong commitment to protecting the territory [...]

14 09, 2023

GSTC at PHIST 6, 2023

Stefi2023-09-14T18:26:50+08:009月 14th, 2023|

The sixth annual Asian sustainability-focused learning event PHIST 2023 (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism) took place in a dynamic in-person setting on Monday, 4th September 2023, at the SAii Laguna Phuket, Thailand, with speakers from across Asia. PHIST6 is an ongoing event collaboration between the Phuket Hotels Association, Greenview and C9 Hotelworks, with [...]