Accreditation Archives

1 11, 2024

GSTC published revised GSTC Accreditation Manual for Certification of Hotel/Accommodation & Tour Operator

Stefi2024-11-01T20:40:06+08:00novembre 1st, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has revised the GSTC Accreditation Manual for Certification of Hotel/Accommodation & Tour Operator. Version 4.0, now titled the GSTC Accreditation Manual for Certification Bodies - Industry: Hotel/Accommodation & Tour Operator, was approved on November 1, 2024. The Manual is available on the following webpage: GSTC Accreditation Documents.Given the dynamic [...]

8 10, 2024

FQC is now GSTC-Accredited

Stefi2024-10-08T15:11:17+08:00octobre 8th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that the First Quality Certification (FQC) Türkiye Office has gained the GSTC-Accredited Certification Body status with the scope of hotel certification to GSTC Hotel Criteria. First Quality Certification (FQC) provides certification and training services with headquarters located in Panchkula, India, where it provides services [...]

23 09, 2024

TRB is now GSTC-Accredited

Stefi2024-09-23T22:51:42+08:00septembre 23rd, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that TRB has gained the GSTC-Accredited Certification Body status. TRB International Certification Company offers GSTC Hotel/Accommodation Certification services within Turkiye. Established in 2004, with its headquarters in Çankaya/Ankara, TRB provides services for various industries, ensuring compliance with international standards, such as ISO certifications, focusing [...]

21 08, 2024

Dream&Charme is now GSTC-Accredited

Stefi2024-08-21T14:58:50+08:00août 21st, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that Dream&Charme has gained the GSTC-Accredited Certification Body status. Dream&Charme is an Italy-based international certification body with headquarters in Milan, Italy. The company, founded in 2006, is dedicated to maintaining high standards in the hospitality industry, focusing on sustainable practices and hospitality reliability across [...]

5 06, 2024

GSTC Requirements for Hotel’s Performance against eight criteria of the GSTC Hotel Criteria

Stefi2024-06-09T15:15:16+08:00juin 5th, 2024|

In an era where environmental concerns are becoming increasingly central to consumer decisions, the importance of sustainability in business practices cannot be overstated. As companies across the globe strive to align with the GSTC Criteria, the global standards for sustainability in travel and tourism, certification plays a pivotal role in shaping industry norms and [...]

20 05, 2024

Public Consultation Open – GSTC Accreditation Manual For Destination Certification Bodies

Stefi2024-05-20T19:51:31+08:00mai 20th, 2024|

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 [...]

29 12, 2023

Public Consultation on GSTC Accreditation Manual Revision v.4.0

Stefi2023-12-29T21:34:18+08:00décembre 29th, 2023|

We invite tourism industry stakeholders to participate in the public consultation on the revision of the GSTC Accreditation Manual for Certification of Hotel/Accommodation & Tour Operator v.4.0, which will run for 100 days from December 29th, 2023 to April 6th, 2024. About the GSTC Accreditation Manual for Certification of Hotel/Accommodation & Tour Operator: The [...]

25 11, 2023

GSTC Accreditation Manual v3.0 Informative Zoom Meeting Recording

Stefi2023-12-02T10:23:47+08:00novembre 25th, 2023|

On July 12, 2023, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) announced the publication of its revised GSTC Accreditation Manual version 3.0. GSTC held an informative zoom meeting on November 14, 2023 to explain the revised GSTC Accreditation Manual for Certification of Hotel/Accommodation & Tour Operator version 3.0. As tour operators have become an essential [...]

29 09, 2023

Future Direction for GSTC and ASI Engagement

Stefi2023-10-05T18:16:00+08:00septembre 29th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) would like to inform a significant change in our cooperation with the Assurance Services International (ASI). Since 2014, GSTC and ASI have been working in close collaboration to implement its accreditation program in sustainable tourism. During this nearly decade-long partnership, the partnership between GSTC and ASI has contributed [...]

14 08, 2023

Mauritius Standards Bureau (MSB) is now GSTC-Accredited

Stefi2023-08-14T18:32:00+08:00août 14th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that Mauritius Standards Bureau (MSB) has gained the GSTC-Accredited Certification Body status. The Mauritius Standards Bureau (MSB), a non-profit parastatal body in the island of Mauritius, has embarked on a project to provide third-party certification to tourism businesses with the aim of boosting the [...]

9 08, 2023

GSTC published revised GSTC Accreditation Manual 3.0

Stefi2023-08-09T23:13:55+08:00août 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+08:00août 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 [...]

2 07, 2021

GSTC Accreditation Manual v2.5 Informative Session Recording

rariel2021-07-20T14:36:14+08:00juillet 2nd, 2021|

At the end of April 2021, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) announced the publication of its revised GSTC Accreditation Manual version 2.5. The transition period to the GSTC Accreditation Manual v2.5 runs for 1-year starting from the effective date (May 15th 2021). The Manual covers both the requirements of and accreditation processes. For Certification [...]

30 04, 2021

GSTC published revised GSTC Accreditation Manual v2.5

rariel2021-05-24T19:33:44+08:00avril 30th, 2021|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce the publication of its revised GSTC Accreditation Manual version 2.5 approved on 27th April 2021, which will become effective on 15th May 2021. The Manual is available on the following webpage Achieve GSTC Accredited Status. The transition period to the GSTC Accreditation Manual v2.5 runs [...]

8 02, 2021

GSTC Assurance Panel’s 10-Year Anniversary

rariel2021-02-25T18:12:35+08:00février 8th, 2021|

On February 7th, 2011, the first meeting of the GSTC Assurance Panel (back then called Accreditation Panel) took place virtually. “During the past 10 years, the Panel has reviewed around 100 applications seeking GSTC’s recognition of a standard or accreditation of a certification system,” says Cathy Parsons, GSTC Assurance Panel Chair. “I want to [...]

23 06, 2020

UCSL to Certify Hotels & Tour Operators after Achieving GSTC-Accredited Status

rariel2021-01-05T12:04:22+08:00juin 23rd, 2020|

UCSL to Certify Hotels & Tour Operators after Achieving GSTC-Accredited Status June 2020 - The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that United Certification Systems has achieved the ‘GSTC-Accredited’ status for certifying hotels and tour operators. Achieving the GSTC-Accredited status means that a certification program is following processes and procedures that have [...]

22 04, 2020

Bureau Veritas Certification to Certify Hotels & Tour Operators after Achieving GSTC-Accredited Status

rariel2020-04-26T09:54:12+08:00avril 22nd, 2020|

Bureau Veritas Certification to Certify Hotels & Tour Operators after Achieving GSTC-Accredited Status April 2020 – The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that Bureau Veritas Certification Hong Kong has achieved the ‘GSTC-Accredited’ status for certifying hotels and tour operators. Achieving the GSTC-Accredited status means that a certification program is following [...]

27 06, 2019

Vireo Srl is now GSTC-Accredited for Certifying Destinations

rariel2022-07-12T08:36:27+08:00juin 27th, 2019|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that Vireo Srl has achieved the ‘GSTC-Accredited’ status for certifying destinations. Achieving the GSTC-Accredited status for certifying destinations means that a certification program is following processes and procedures that have been reviewed and approved by the GSTC Accreditation Panel in order to provide an [...]

18 10, 2018

Vireo Srl promotes Certifications According to the GSTC Criteria in Italy

rariel2018-10-31T12:52:11+08:00octobre 18th, 2018|

On October 2nd Vireo srl organized a conference concerning the certifications according to the GSTC criteria (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) at the municipal hall of Sesto, Italy. Many speakers took part during the event with significant speeches about the sustainability in the tourism market, especially regarding hotel industry. The event started with four main contributors: first, [...]

13 09, 2018

Vireo Srl Achieves GSTC-Accredited Status

rariel2022-07-12T08:36:50+08:00septembre 13th, 2018|

September 13, 2018 – The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that Vireo Srl has achieved the ‘GSTC-Accredited’ status. Achieving the GSTC-Accredited status means that a certification program is following processes and procedures that have been reviewed and approved by the GSTC Accreditation Panel and by ASI (Accreditation Services International), GSTC’s [...]