Latest GSTC News and Updates

16 February 2017, Murcia, Spain – Luigi Cabrini, GSTC Chair, led the discussion on “Environmental sustainability as a model for change” at 1st UNWTO World Conference on Smart Destinations1st UNWTO World Conference on Smart Destinations. A speaker in the discussion was Ingunn Sørnes, Special Advisor on Sustainability, Innovation Norway, a GSTC Destination Early Adopter and [...]

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Bangkok, Thailand On February 13-15, 2017, the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP) delivered a training class in Bangkok, Thailand (co-hosted by Pacific Asia Travel Association) for industry professionals from around Southeast Asia and beyond, featuring presentations by local and international experts. The training class was led by GSTC Trainers [...]

Listen to Randy Durband, GSTC CEO, on "Without a Path" Podcast with Joe Baur. What exactly do the GSTC do? We find out as Randy shares his experiences as a sustainable traveler before his days with the GSTC, why traveling with a green conscience is important to him, and regular people like us can get involved [...]

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Akita, Japan, 4-5 February 2017 The Asian Ecotourism Network (AEN), a GSTC Training Partner, in collaboration with Ecotourism Japan, organized a GSTC training class from 4-5 February 2017, in conjunction with the 3rd Sustainable Tourism Forum in Senboku City, Akita, Japan (6-7 February 2017). With examples from both within Japan [...]

February 6, 2017 - The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP) works with Training Partners in various regions and destinations that support our mission to increase sustainable tourism knowledge and practice, and offer the official STTP training classes on behalf of the GSTC. This month, we are excited to announce our partnership with the [...]

January 2017, Madrid, Spain – Luigi Cabrini, GSTC Chair, moderated a panel on "the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their contribution of tourism" at FITUR 2017. Mr. Cabrini has also participated in the Responsible Conversations for Sustainable Tourism session (Conversaciones responsables para un turismo sostenible).    

January 2017, Madrid, Spain – The State of Guanajuato, Mexico, has officially joined as the GSTC as active members, promoting sustainable tourism in Guanajuato. At FITUR 2017, Guanajuato state received the UNWTO Ulysses Award for Innovation in Tourism 2017: “Strategies for development of sustainable tourism in Guanajuato, Guanajuato Ministry of Tourism, Mexico.” Recognizing the potential [...]

U.S. Wildlife Trafficking Alliance announces new partnerships with major industry associations, launches global travel and tourism toolkit for travel companies January 17, 2017, WASHINGTON – Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), American Society for Travel Agents (ASTA), and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), announced today they will be working to help travelers recognize and avoid purchasing [...]

December 2016 – The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has partnered with The Senac University Center (National Service for Commercial Education) to offer a new online graduate program in innovation and entrepreneurship in sustainable tourism businesses in Brazil. By working with Senac, GSTC ensures the principles incorporated in the GSTC standards are shared with the [...]

December 12, 2016 –Luigi Cabrini, GSTC Chair, spoke at the first Argentine-Spanish Tourism Symposium (Simposio Argentino Español de Turismo) about importance of sustainability in tourism development and its implications at the destination level management. The symposium took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 12th, 2016.