Cost vs Conscience: Booking.com Delves into the Dilemma Dividing Sustainable Travel in 2023 76% of travellers express a desire to travel more sustainably Environmentally-conscious habits are growing in popularity 67% turn off air conditioning when not in use, driven in part by cost reduction needs 60% reuse towels for similar reasons 500,000+ accommodations globally [...]
GSTC プレ研修コース(初心者向け) 初心者向けのGSTCプレ研修コースは、旅行や観光における持続可能性に関するグローバル基準を学びたい組織や個人のニーズを満たすために設計されました。本研修コースは、自分のペースで進める事のできるオンラインでの自己学習型コースになります。サステナブルツーリズムの概念、優良事例、市場動向などを学ぶことができます。 コース開始日：2023年5月16日 ~ コース受講期間：2週間 研修受講対象者 グローバルサステナブルツーリズムの全体像を知りたい方、サステナブルツーリズムの国際的なトレンド（動向）を知りたい方 観光分野の持続可能性に関わる仕事を始めたい方 GSTC基準の重要性について知りたい方 GSTC について聞いた事はあるけれども、よくわからないという方 多忙なスケジュールのため、柔軟で便利な学習手段が必要な方 研修コースの内容 サステナブルツーリズムの概念と重要性 GSTCの紹介と国際基準 観光業界の国際的なトレンド（動向） コース内での動画発表者: 登録費用: 個人での受講の場合: １名 $190 (約 25,000円） 複数人で団体として受講する場合 団体料金(5名以上): １名につき$170(約22,500JPY） 団体料金(11名以上): １名につき$150（約20,000JPY） ※日本円JPYは目安です。 Register [...]
Municipality of Baião has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Baião is situated in the Norte region of Portugal, nestled between the Douro River and Serra do Marão mountain range. Baião's history dates back to prehistoric times, with numerous archeological findings and historical landmarks throughout the region. It is [...]
1 week Accessible & Inclusive Travel Online Course by the GSTC Dates: November 6-12, 2023 Time: Live sessions at a time comfortable for those in American and Asian time zone Where: Online Language: English Live sessions scheduled for the following days, from 20:00 EST. Session 1: Tuesday, November 7th (20:00 – 22:00 EST) Session 2: Wednesday, [...]
4-week Applied DEI in Travel Online Course by the GSTC Applied DEI: Inclusion in Travel and Tourism for Visitors and Staff Dates: October 10 - November 3, 2023 Time: Live sessions at a time comfortable for those in Asia and Europe time zone Where: Online Language: English Weekly live sessions scheduled for the following [...]
The successful completion of the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is an important milestone in the efforts towards promoting sustainable tourism practices in the region. The course, which ran from April 4-6, 2023, was sponsored by Traveloka, a leading travel and lifestyle platform. The training was led by Nalendra Mochamad. He [...]
Höga Kusten Destinationsutveckling AB (The High Coast of Sweden) has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Sweden's High Coast is in the northern part of Europe neighboring Norway and the Gulf of Bothnia. The High Coast is a UNESCO World Heritage site, boasting the highest coastline in the world at [...]
5 April 2023 - The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), with support from the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), is developing a new Criteria for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) and Attractions. The GSTC MICE Criteria and GSTC Attraction Criteria will serve as the global sustainability standards for both industries. Development of the GSTC [...]
Bahamas Wins Top CTO Sustainable Award NASSAU, Bahamas (16 March 2023) – The Bahamas can officially claim the title of sustainable champion after starting the year off as the winner of the coveted 2022 Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Destination and Stewardship Resilience Sustainable Tourism Award. The announcement was made during the CTO 2022 Virtual [...]
Tourisme Montréal has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Montréal is the largest city in Canada's Québec province, set on an island in the Saint Lawrence River. The world’s second largest francophone city after Paris, it merits the moniker ‘international’ city, a cosmopolitan center with proud roots in the past [...]
GSTC Auditor Training in Korea (22nd-24th of March, 2023) The GSTC Auditor Training in Korea from March 22-24, 2023, was an engaging program that provided attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the GSTC Industry Criteria and the auditing process. This training was led by Dr. Kang, the GSTC Assurance Program Director & Asia-Pacific Program [...]
Karlskrona Kommun (Karlskrona Municipality) has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Karlskrona, located on the Baltic coast was founded in 1680, when Karl XI decided to build Sweden's new naval base here. More than 340 years later, the naval base remains and the well-preserved architecture and city plan impressed UNESCO, [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Conference will be held in Antalya, Türkiye between the 9th - 12th of May 2023 The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), which sets global standards for sustainable travel and tourism and manages the implementation of these standards, will hold this year the GSTC2023 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference in Antalya, Türkiye. The [...]
Tourism of Fiji has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Fiji is an archipelago located in the heart of the South Pacific. The country comprises over 330 islands, with Viti Levu and Vanua Levu being the two largest, housing the majority of the population. Fiji is home to a [...]
ABTA, IATA, and GSTC have declared their commitment to hold their upcoming events in Türkiye as planned. Travel and tourism organizations planning conferences in Türkiye this year have pledged to go ahead as the country deals with the aftermath of the earthquakes in southeast Türkiye in February. Antalya, in southern Türkiye, is due to [...]
Şişli Municipality has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Şişli Municipality is one of the 39 districts of Istanbul, Türkiye. Located on the European side of the city, it is bordered by Beşiktaş to the east, Sarıyer to the north, Eyüp and Kağıthane to the west, and Beyoğlu to [...]
Emprendimientos de Guatemala y México, que dependen del turismo de naturaleza, fortalecen su resiliencia ante el impacto de la Pandemia En el marco del proyecto “Resiliencia de las comunidades que dependen del turismo de naturaleza ante los impactos de la pandemia de COVID 19”, implementado por GIZ – México, y financiado por el Ministerio [...]
The Ministry of Economic Development and Tourism Government of Montenegro has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) The Ministry of Economic Development and Tourism of Montenegro carries out activities aimed at improving competitiveness, the investment environment and cooperation with the business community. Sustainability in Montenegro In 2016, the government [...]
WTTC Announces next stage of its Hotel Sustainability Basics initiative The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched the Hotel Sustainability Basics (Basics) verification scheme. Announced at ITB Berlin, Basics will enable tourist accommodation providers from around the world, regardless of their size, to begin their sustainability journey. The Basics are a coordinated [...]
GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in Ho Chi Minh City sponsored by Traveloka The successful completion of the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is an important milestone in the efforts towards promoting sustainable tourism practices in the region. The course, which ran from March 1-3, 2023, was sponsored by Traveloka, [...]
