Latest GSTC News and Updates

16 05, 2024

Destination DC joins GSTC

2024-05-16T16:39:40+08:00May 16th, 2024|

Destination DC has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Destination DC (DDC) is the official destination marketing organization for the United States of America's nation’s capital. It is a private, non-profit membership organization committed to marketing the area as a global convention, tourism, and events destination, with a special [...]

16 05, 2024

Destination Stewardship Report – Volume 4, Issue 3

2024-05-16T17:23:02+08:00May 16th, 2024|

Destination Stewardship Report January - April 2024 (Volume 4, 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 [...]

15 05, 2024

Pan Pacific Hotels Group joins GSTC

2024-05-15T17:58:54+08:00May 15th, 2024|

Pan Pacific Hotels Group has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Pan Pacific Hotels Group is a global hospitality company with over 50 hotels, resorts, and serviced suites under three brands: Pan Pacific, PARKROYAL COLLECTION, and PARKROYAL, in more than 30 cities across Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe. [...]

15 05, 2024

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council launches GSTC Recognition for MICE Sustainability Standards

2024-05-15T14:14:21+08:00May 15th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that Sustainable MICE Standards can apply and seek Recognition to adhere to the GSTC MICE Criteria.  The GSTC MICE Criteria was developed for Venues, Event Organizers, and Events & Exhibitions, aiming to guide businesses toward implementing sustainable practices in response to the growing focus [...]

14 05, 2024

Traveloka Becomes GSTC Platinum Sponsor

2024-05-14T14:41:13+08:00May 14th, 2024|

Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s travel platform, announced its support to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) by becoming a GSTC Platinum Sponsor.  This partnership reflects Traveloka's commitment to supporting sustainable travel practices globally and contributing to the industry’s development in a positive manner.  As a Platinum Sponsor, Traveloka will partner closely with GSTC to fulfill [...]

10 05, 2024

Updates on the Attraction Criteria Development: Feasibility Assessment now open

2024-07-01T20:18:39+08:00May 10th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) announced last year the development of new criteria sets, GSTC MICE Criteria, which has already been published last February and is available for the public, and GSTC Attraction Criteria, which is currently under development, with support from the Singapore Tourism Board STB.  The initiative to formulate the GSTC [...]

8 05, 2024

Destination Stewardship Yearbook 2022-2023

2024-05-08T17:19:36+08:00May 8th, 2024|

Destination Stewardship Yearbook 2022-2023 Curated into one document, the Destination Stewardship Yearbook is a compilation of articles from the 2022–2023 Destination Stewardship Report (DSR), quarterly issues co-produced by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), Center for Responsible Travel (CREST), and Destination Stewardship Center (DSC). In each issue, the DSR features destinations that have embraced [...]

8 05, 2024

#GSTC2024Sweden Recordings Available Online

2024-05-08T19:25:19+08:00May 8th, 2024|

If you weren’t able to attend our Global Sustainable Tourism Conference in Stockholm, Sweden, missed out due to simultaneous sessions, or want to revisit your favorite conference sessions, recordings are now available on YouTube! #GSTC2024Sweden brought together expert leaders from around the globe to share their insights and engage in meaningful discussions. The event [...]

3 05, 2024

Zanzibar joins GSTC

2024-05-03T11:39:16+08:00May 3rd, 2024|

The Ministry of Tourism and Heritage of Zanzibar has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Zanzibar is a Tanzanian archipelago off the coast of East Africa. On its main island, Unguja, familiarly called Zanzibar, is Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its labyrinthine alleys, vibrant markets, [...]

30 04, 2024

The Largest GSTC Global Conference Took Place in Stockholm With the Presence of Her Royal Highness of Sweden, Crown Princess Victoria

2024-04-30T22:08:28+08:00April 30th, 2024|

The GSTC2024 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference, which took place in Stockholm, Sweden, from April 23rd to April 26th, 2024, brought together 500 delegates from more than 50 countries, along with hundreds of viewers who watched the live broadcasting of the conference.  The conference was held in Royal Djurdgården in two venues: Day 1 of [...]

29 04, 2024

II GSTC Academic Symposium concluded successfully

2024-05-07T17:34:47+08:00April 29th, 2024|

The second GSTC Academic Symposium was held on Tuesday, April 23rd, in Stockholm as part of the GSTC2024 Global Conference. This one-day, in-person event marked its second edition (the previous one was held in Sevilla in 2022) and provided a crucial platform for researchers, academics, and industry to converge and engage in rigorous discussions [...]

29 04, 2024

Azerbaijan joins and signs MOU with GSTC

2024-04-29T03:21:50+08:00April 29th, 2024|

The State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)  Azerbaijan Tourism Board signs MOU at GSTC2024 Sweden with GSTC. Azerbaijan is known for its rich cultural tapestry and diverse landscapes, ranging from the Caspian Sea's coastline to the towering Caucasus Mountains. Its [...]

19 04, 2024

Preferred by Nature Standard gains GSTC-Recognized Standard Status

2024-04-19T15:29:45+08:00April 19th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the “Preferred by Nature Standard for Sustainable Travel Activities v1.0” in English and Spanish, has gained GSTC-Recognized Standard status, meaning it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria. Preferred by Nature is an international non-profit organization, dedicated to promoting [...]

18 04, 2024

Bioscore Standard gains GSTC-Recognized Standard Status

2024-05-10T17:22:40+08:00April 18th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the Bioscore Standard in English and Spanish has gained GSTC-Recognized Standard status, meaning they have been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria.  Bioscore is a technology company based in Valencia, Spain, that aims to integrate sustainability into hotels, enhancing competitiveness [...]

17 04, 2024

Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau Joins GSTC

2024-04-17T15:56:17+08:00April 17th, 2024|

Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). The Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB) is the official destination marketing and management organization for Tokyo. Its goal is to build economic prosperity and support community development through tourism. The bureau markets the city and communicates Tokyo's [...]

16 04, 2024

Six Senses Sustainable Operations Guidelines Gain GSTC-Recognized Standard Status

2024-04-16T18:10:10+08:00April 16th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the “Sustainable Operations Guidelines” of Six Senses has gained GSTC-Recognized Standard status, meaning that the guidelines document has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria.  Six Senses Sustainable Operations Guidelines have been developed to ensure that all Six Senses properties [...]

16 04, 2024

GSTC Hotel Sustainability Training for Industry Professionals, May 30-31, 2024 (In partnership with Agoda & USAID)

2024-05-27T14:00:56+08:00April 16th, 2024|

Schedule | Testimonials | Certificate | Trainers | Registration Hotel Sustainability Training for Industry Professionals In partnership with Agoda and USAID, GSTC Hotel Sustainability Training is coming to Kathmandu, Nepal for the first time. This training aims to empower hoteliers to cultivate sustainable tourism practices and gain in-depth, practical knowledge [...]

15 04, 2024

Booking.com moves towards prioritizing third-party certifications in its commitment to make more sustainable travel choices easier for everyone

2024-05-08T19:51:25+08:00April 15th, 2024|

Reaffirming Booking.com’s commitment to showcase more sustainable travel options to its customers, and to help support accommodation partners on actions they can take to operate more sustainably, the digital travel platform has announced some updates to how it will display more sustainable choices to travelers around the world, focusing on third-party certifications.  Booking.com will [...]

14 04, 2024

GSTC was present at the 16th SICTED Forum 2024 in Córdoba, Spain

2024-04-14T14:59:20+08:00April 14th, 2024|

The 16th annual Sicted Forum was held in Córdoba, Spain, on the 12th and 13th of March, 2024. The forum’s theme was: "A Step Further in Sicted: Towards the Sustainable and Digital Transformation of Tourist Destinations" and brought together over 150 professionals from the tourism industry and served as a platform for discussion, networking, [...]

12 04, 2024

The GSTC Hotel Sustainability Training for Industry Professionals in India, in partnership with Agoda & USAID, concluded successfully

2024-04-12T16:28:35+08:00April 12th, 2024|

A successful GSTC Hotel Sustainability Training for Industry Professionals in India was held at the Radisson Hotel in Jaipur City Center on March 28th and 29th, 2024. This event marks the fifth collaborative training effort between Agoda and GSTC, and the first in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through [...]

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