The 6th International Congress on Rural Tourism was held in Split, Croatia, from April 10 to 13, 2024, under the slogan “Rural Tourism: Sustainable, Digital, Inclusive.” The event provided a comprehensive exploration of various aspects of rural tourism, including themes like “European Rural Space: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow,” “Rural Tourism: A Sustainable Alternative,” “Special Forms [...]
Apurva Kempinski Bali became the first hotel in Indonesia GSTC-Certified by Control Union, a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) manages the GSTC Criteria, the global standards for sustainable travel and tourism and provides international accreditation for sustainable tourism Certification Bodies. Accredited means that a Certification Body (CB) has been verified [...]
We invite tourism industry stakeholders to participate in the Public Consultation on the revision of the GSTC Accreditation Manual For Destination Certification Bodies v.2.0, which will run for 100 days starting from today, May 20th, 2024, to August 28th, 2024. About the GSTC Accreditation Manual For Destination Certification Bodies v.2.0: The GSTC Accreditation Manual [...]
Fiji’s Tourism Super Week, held from April 30th to May 3rd, brought together industry leaders, local businesses, and international experts to discuss and promote sustainable tourism. Hosted by Tourism Fiji, the event featured a series of workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to provide participants with new insights and knowledge in the tourism [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) held a workshop for its Japanese members in Tokyo on May 13th, 2024. The event, organized in collaboration with JTB Corp, took place at the JTB Tennozu Head Office Building. The workshop provided a platform for GSTC Japan Members to engage in interactive sessions, discussions, and presentations focusing [...]
Water scarcity is a pressing global issue, affecting billions of people worldwide. It arises when the demand for water exceeds the available supply, often due to factors such as climate change, population growth, and inefficient water use. Regions like Atacama, known for their arid conditions, face significant challenges in ensuring sustainable water management. Addressing [...]
With various perspectives on territorial governance, Colombia + Competitiva brought together more than 20 destinations from across the country over two days to chart the course towards The 1st Latin America and Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Summit of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) at the Gathering of Destination Managers event under the theme “Sustainable [...]
The Ibero-American Forum on Sustainable Tourism (TuriSOS) brought together thirty speakers from over 15 countries in its fifth edition on May 10th at Andalucía Lab, Marbella-Málaga, Spain. GSTC Chair Luigi Cabrini participated in the roundtable “Climate Change, SDGs 2030 & Travel Agencies” along with Javier Cortés, Co-Director of Lead Sustainability, Jordi Martí Utset, President [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
