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8 02, 2025

Empowering Tourism Professionals in Japan: 17 GSTC Sustainable Tourism Trainings were held in 2024

Stefi2025-02-26T22:00:20+08:002月 8th, 2025|

In 2024, Japan hosted seventeen GSTC Sustainable Tourism Trainings, reinforcing the country’s commitment to sustainable tourism development. These sessions, held across various regions, have provided hospitality professionals, destination managers, and tourist industry stakeholders with essential knowledge and skills for advocating sustainable tourism practices; allowing attendees to learn in depth the GSTC Criteria, the global [...]

5 02, 2025

Internova Travel Group joins GSTC

Stefi2025-02-05T17:21:13+08:002月 5th, 2025|

Internova Travel Group has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Internova Travel Group is one of the largest travel services companies in the world and manages leisure, business, and franchise firms through a portfolio of distinctive divisions. Internova represents more than 100,000 travel advisors in over 6,000 company-owned and [...]

31 01, 2025

Epicentro Lanzarote: A Collaborative Initiative to Promote Sustainable Tourism in the Region

Stefi2025-01-31T15:57:03+08:001月 31st, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) collaborates with the Lanzarote Society for External Promotion (SPEL - Turismo Lanzarote) and the UN Global Compact Spain to launch "Epicentro Lanzarote," a two-day gathering aiming to enhance regional awareness of sustainable tourism practices. Located in the Canary Islands, Spain, Lanzarote is renowned for its unique volcanic landscapes [...]

27 01, 2025

GSTC will be at ITB Berlin 2025

Stefi2025-01-27T19:27:42+08:001月 27th, 2025|

GSTC will be present at ITB Berlin 2025. Under the motto "The world of travel lives here," ITB Berlin 2025 expects exhibitors and trade visitors from all over the world at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds from March 4th to 6th, 2025. Roi Ariel, GSTC General Manager, will give a keynote presentation about Promoting Sustainable [...]

24 01, 2025

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Nikko, Japan concluded successfully

Stefi2025-02-05T21:52:26+08:001月 24th, 2025|

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by Nikko Natural Science Museum for their employees and locals, concluded successfully. It was held in Nikko City, Japan, from the 19th to the 21st of January 2025. A total of 17 participants attended the training, and GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, Representative of Daisetsuzan Nature School, led the [...]

24 01, 2025

International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council sign Memorandum of Agreement

Stefi2025-01-24T19:40:16+08:001月 24th, 2025|

The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is based on a mutual interest to advance a more resilient and sustainable travel and tourism industry through collaborative activities. These initiatives include the exchange of information, joint outreach efforts, and coordinated events [...]

23 01, 2025

Destination Stewardship Report – Volume 5, Issue 2

Tiffany Chan2025-01-23T23:20:51+08:001月 23rd, 2025|

Destination Stewardship Report September - December 2024 (Volume 5, Issue 2) 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 [...]

20 01, 2025

GSTC at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2025

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-01-20T16:56:51+08:001月 20th, 2025|

The ASEAN Tourism Forum 2025 is being held under the theme ‘Unity in motion - Shaping ASEAN’s Tourism Tomorrow” from the 15th to the 20th of January 2025, at the Persada Johor International Convention Centre, in Johor, Malaysia. GSTC CEO, Randy Durband participated in the session titled “Charting Tourism for ASEAN: Trends Defining the [...]

14 01, 2025

Open position: GSTC Accreditation Senior Manager

Stefi2025-02-24T16:24:35+08:001月 14th, 2025|

Overview GSTC has developed a credible assurance program for hotels, tour operators, and destinations and has been extending it to MICE and Attractions. The growth of the GSTC Assurance Program requires qualified senior managers with deep knowledge and experience in accreditation. See the GSTC Accreditation Senior Manager Job Description for full details. Roles & [...]

11 01, 2025

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Akiruno, Japan concluded successfully

Stefi2025-02-06T00:22:38+08:001月 11th, 2025|

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by the Tokyo Mountain Side DMC Co, for their stakeholders concluded successfully. It was held in Akiruno City, Tokyo, Japan, from the 7th to the 9th of January 2025. Nineteen participants attended the training, which was delivered by GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, Representative of Daisetsuzan Nature [...]

9 01, 2025

GSTC at the International MICE Summit in Saudi Arabia

Stefi2025-01-09T16:29:42+08:001月 9th, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the International MICE Summit (IMS) held in Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from December 15 to 17, 2024. The Saudi Conventions and Exhibitions General Authority (SCEGA) hosted the event. With a three-day interactive program that featured plenary sessions, panel [...]

8 01, 2025

GSTC Launches New Sustainable MICE Course to Advance Sustainability in the MICE Industry

Stefi2025-01-08T22:52:39+08:001月 8th, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is proud to announce the launch of its new training program tailored specifically for the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. This milestone follows the publication of the GSTC MICE Criteria last year, marking a significant step in promoting sustainable practices across events globally. The new GSTC [...]

3 01, 2025

Portrait Milano Achieves the First GSTC Certification by Dream&Charme, a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body

Stefi2025-01-16T17:19:31+08:001月 3rd, 2025|

Portrait Milano is the 1st Hotel in Milano, Italy to obtain GSTC Certification by Dream&Charme, a GSTC-Accredited certification body. The GSTC Certification is based on the globally recognized standard for sustainable tourism, the GSTC Hotel Criteria. Portrait Milano becomes the 1st Hotel in Milano, Italy to obtain GSTC Certification by Dream&Charme, a GSTC-Accredited certification [...]

2 01, 2025

First Public Consultation of the GSTC Criteria for Food & Beverage Service Providers in Tourism is Now Open

Stefi2025-01-02T14:58:28+08:001月 2nd, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), in partnership with the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), announced in August its plans to expand the GSTC Criteria, the global standards for sustainable tourism, by developing a new set specifically for tourism-related food service providers. These forthcoming criteria, with an official name to be determined, [...]

1 01, 2025

2025 Eligibility for GSTC-Recognized Standards and Required Accreditation

Stefi2025-01-09T19:26:29+08:001月 1st, 2025|

2025 Eligibility for GSTC-Recognized Standards and Required Accreditation The GSTC Criteria represent the global standards for sustainable travel and tourism. Certification is a crucial aspect of implementing these standards, involving third-party assessments to ensure compliance with the standards. While the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) does not conduct certifications directly, it accredits Certification Bodies [...]

30 12, 2024

Carbon Footprint Report of the GSTC2023 Global Conference in Antalya, Türkiye

Stefi2025-01-10T16:50:21+08:0012月 30th, 2024|

At GSTC we work with partners to measure and offset the carbon emissions associated with our conferences. The GSTC2023 Global Conference, held in Antalya, Türkiye, brought together 350 tourism professionals from 51 countries, providing a valuable platform for advancing sustainable tourism practices while adhering to our environmental responsibility. The carbon footprint refers to the [...]

28 12, 2024

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Amakusa, sponsored by the Amakusa Sustainable Tourism Council, concluded successfully

Stefi2025-02-26T00:16:47+08:0012月 28th, 2024|

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by Amakusa Sustainable Tourism Council, held from December 17th to 19th, 2024, concluded successfully. It took place at a historical site of an early educational center in Amakusa City, Kumamoto, Japan, characterized by numerous museums and World Heritage churches across the islands. A [...]

27 12, 2024

GSTC Welcomed 30 New Members in 2024

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-01-20T18:09:25+08:0012月 27th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is thrilled to celebrate the addition of numerous new members in 2024, all of whom are committed to advancing sustainability in their respective tourism activities. This diverse group of fourteen destinations and sixteen industry stakeholders highlights a shared global commitment to responsible and sustainable travel. Find below a [...]

27 12, 2024

Radisson Hotel Group’s 2023 Responsible Business Report

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-01-23T00:25:46+08:0012月 27th, 2024|

The 2023 Responsible Business Report from Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) showcases the company’s commitment to sustainable development and responsible tourism. RHG has been a GSTC Member since 2022, and this comprehensive report outlines RHG’s progress and strategic objectives as it strives to meet its net zero goal by 2050 while delivering sustainable hospitality experiences. [...]

26 12, 2024

Traveloka Drives Sustainable Change with GSTC Trainings Across Southeast Asia

Stefi2024-12-26T16:00:03+08:0012月 26th, 2024|

Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s leading travel platform and a Platinum Sponsor of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), has been supporting sustainable tourism by sponsoring GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Programs since 2022. Through this collaboration, Traveloka has helped empower tourism stakeholders across the region with comprehensive education on the GSTC Criteria, the global standards for [...]