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10 08, 2023

GSTC Vice Chair meets Prime Minister of Vanuatu at the Pacific Agritourism and Food Tourism Validation Meeting

Stefi2023-08-17T20:27:10+08:008月 10th, 2023|

Last week, Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)’s Vice Chair CB Ramkumar attended the Pacific Agritourism and Food Tourism Validation Meeting facilitated by GSTC Member Regenerative Vanua and the Global Agritourism Network Pacific Committee. The Prime Minister of Vanuatu attended the signing of a Commitment Declaration to support the rollout of Regenerative Vanua’s Regenerative Agritourism program and standards throughout [...]

9 08, 2023

GSTC published revised GSTC Accreditation Manual 3.0

Stefi2023-08-09T23:13:55+08:008月 9th, 2023|

Photo: Dr. Mihee Kang, Assurance Director of GSTC, in the GSTC Auditor training in Antalya, Tükiye, during the Global Sustainable Tourism Conference 2023. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has revised the GSTC Accreditation Manual for Certification of Hotel/Accommodation & Tour Operator, and version 3.0 was approved on 12 July 2023. The [...]

4 08, 2023

RoyalCert is now GSTC-Accredited

Stefi2023-08-04T00:51:14+08:008月 4th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that RoyalCert has gained the GSTC-Accredited Certification Body status. RoyalCert is an International certification body with HeadQuarters in Germany and operating in +40 countries globally. RoyalCert offers inspection, training, assessment and certification services to a wide range of industries, including the Tourism Industry, and [...]

28 07, 2023

First GSTC Accessible and Inclusive Travel Course Successfully Concluded

Stefi2023-07-28T19:08:13+08:007月 28th, 2023|

The first GSTC Accessible and Inclusive Travel Online Course was conducted from July 3rd to July 9th, 2023, and successfully concluded after three live sessions of talks, lessons, discussions, ideas, examples, and tips on accessibility and inclusion. The trainer was Martin Heng, former Lonely Planet's Accessible Travel Manager and Editorial Adviser. Chris Veitch, an [...]

27 07, 2023

Sustainable Finance: European Commission takes further steps to boost investment for a sustainable future

Stefi2023-07-27T19:30:06+08:007月 27th, 2023|

The European Commission has put forward a new package of measures to build on and strengthen the foundations of the EU sustainable finance framework. The transition to a climate-neutral and sustainable economy by 2050 offers new opportunities for companies and citizens across the EU. Many companies and investors have embarked on their sustainability journey, [...]

26 07, 2023

First GSTC Applied DEI Course Successfully Concluded

Stefi2023-07-26T19:45:22+08:007月 26th, 2023|

The first GSTC Applied DEI in Travel Course was conducted from June 6th to June 29, 2023, and successfully concluded after four weeks. The online course created in partnership with Travel Unity, gave participants an opportunity to learn about best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and have meaningful dialogues with colleagues from [...]

21 07, 2023

Ascott and GSTC sign MOU at the ACE Learning Festival in Singapore

Stefi2023-07-21T20:42:13+08:007月 21st, 2023|

Ms Beh Siew Kim, Chief Financial & Sustainability Officer, Lodging, CapitaLand Investment and Mr Randy Durband, GSTC CEO. The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), whom manages the GSTC Criteria and provides international accreditation for sustainable tourism Certification Bodies, [...]

18 07, 2023

GSTC Attends Training Event in Costa Rica: Forming Leading Companies in Sustainability

Stefi2023-07-18T22:06:55+08:007月 18th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), committed to elevating sustainable tourism worldwide, attended on July 6th, 2023, the event held in Costa Rica that was led by the Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT) for Costa Rican tourism companies that are certified under the ICT's Sustainable Tourism Certification (CST). The Costa Rican Tourism Board joined [...]

18 07, 2023

Miosotis Azores Standard Gains GSTC-Recognized Status

Stefi2023-07-18T18:09:30+08:007月 18th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the Miosotis Azores Standard has gained GSTC-Recognized status, meaning it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria. The Miosotis Azores Standard aims to promote the preservation and economic enhancement of cultural and natural heritage, based on the balance between [...]

13 07, 2023

Intertek’s EcoCheck Standard Gains GSTC-Recognized Status

Stefi2023-07-13T18:30:15+08:007月 13th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that Intertek’s EcoCheck Standard has gained GSTC-Recognized status, meaning it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria. EcoCheck takes a systemic approach to sustainability through a series of checkpoints. This means looking at all aspects of the operation. EcoCheck Standards [...]

12 07, 2023

Destination Assessment of Sonoma County, California

Stefi2023-08-04T04:38:21+08:007月 12th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) conducted a Destination Assessment of Sonoma County, California from February to November 2022. The Destination Assessment was led by Dr. Kelly Bricker, GSTC Vice-Chair, with the full support of Sonoma County Tourism (SCT). Sonoma County Tourism Overview Encompassing 1,575 square miles in northwestern California, Sonoma County is known [...]

11 07, 2023

Singapore’s Republic Polytechnic School of Hospitality Attends GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course

Stefi2023-07-11T16:34:26+08:007月 11th, 2023|

In pursuit of sustainable practices in tourism, staff and alumni from Singapore’s Republic Polytechnic's School of Hospitality participated in the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, held from the 14th to the 16th of June, 2023. GSTC Trainer Mochamad Nalendra imparted insights during the course, sharing how the tourism sector can successfully incorporate sustainability best practices [...]

10 07, 2023

İzmir Joins GSTC

Stefi2023-10-30T17:06:00+08:007月 10th, 2023|

İzmir Metropolitan Municipality has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Situated on the western coast of Türkiye, Izmir serves as a prominent nexus in the Aegean region. Its historical roots, seen in sites like Ephesus and Pergamon, trace back to Greek and Roman times, adding a rich layer of [...]

8 07, 2023

GSTC at the ISO Tourism Committee Meeting in Seville, Andalucía, June 2023

Stefi2023-07-14T17:29:41+08:007月 8th, 2023|

GSTC attended the international meeting of the ISO Tourism Committee that took place from June 12 to 16 in Seville, more than 80 experts from 30 countries participated in this meeting, which was organized by the Spanish Association for Standardization, UNE. It was the first face-to-face meeting after the pandemic of the ISO/TC [...]

7 07, 2023

Global Sustainable MICE Criteria Exchange at Bestival

Stefi2023-07-25T16:09:51+08:007月 7th, 2023|

On July 6-7, 2023, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in Berlin's MICE & Travel Business Festival, Bestival, where they hosted "Have your say - Global Sustainable MICE Criteria Exchange." During the festival, attendees had the opportunity to explore various experience areas, including "Berlin Sustainable," "Lifestyle," "Culture," "Community," and "Berlin Innovation." Each area [...]

3 07, 2023

Agoda Strengthens Commitment to Sustainable Tourism in Thailand through Continued Partnership with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council

Stefi2023-07-03T16:50:58+08:007月 3rd, 2023|

Agoda, a global digital travel platform, has partnered with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to support hotels in Thailand develop sustainable tourism practices. Bangkok, Thailand – 3 July 2023 – Agoda and the GSTC are pleased to announce the continuation of the successful collaboration in organizing the Sustainable Tourism Course. Following the achievements [...]

30 06, 2023

Cabo Verde Gains GSTC-Recognized Status

Stefi2023-06-30T18:47:46+08:006月 30th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the Cabo Verde Sustainability Standard for Tourist Accommodation and Cabo Verde Sustainability Standard for Tour Operators have gained GSTC-Recognized status, meaning it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria. In addition, the Cabo Verde Sustainability Standard for Destinations has [...]

28 06, 2023

Andalucía Joins GSTC

Stefi2023-10-30T17:12:08+08:006月 28th, 2023|

Andalucía has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Andalucía is gracefully seated in the southernmost part of Spain, famous for its rich history, culture, nature and traditions. Andalucía showcases a diverse mosaic of Spain's cultural and natural landscapes, with its charming whitewashed villages, beaches and expanding olive groves. Sustainability [...]

26 06, 2023

Interpretation Document GSTC Industry Criteria is underway – Join the public consultation

Stefi2024-01-24T18:35:13+08:006月 26th, 2023|

The Interpretation Document of the GSTC Industry Criteria (7 criteria) is underway – Join the public consultation. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) invites you to provide input in creating the Interpretation Document for specific requirements of the GSTC Industry Criteria. The GSTC Criteria operate as the universal foundation for sustainability standards in travel [...]

25 06, 2023

Spring City Golf and Lake Resort certified to the GSTC Criteria by Bureau Veritas

Stefi2023-08-07T19:21:53+08:006月 25th, 2023|

Kunming, China - On June 7, 2023, Spring City Golf and Lake Resort received its accredited certification, being certified as a Sustainable Hotel according to the GSTC Criteria by Bureau Veritas, a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body. It is the first resort in Yunnan to gain the certification as a Sustainable Hotel. The ceremony at Spring [...]