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16 11, 2013

Early-Adopter Spotlight: Cusco Region of Peru Completes “Early Adopter” Assessment of Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria for Destinations

GSTC Admin2021-12-11T04:37:54+08:00noviembre 16th, 2013|

The Destination Cusco-Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu Peru,, known locally as the Cusco region and globally for the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and Cusco World Heritage Sites, has completed the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) Early Adopters pilot program to test its new Criteria and Indicators for Destinations. The Cusco region is one of Peru’s most visited [...]

15 11, 2013

Cusco Region, Peru

Jimena Moses2020-09-05T20:35:51+08:00noviembre 15th, 2013|

The Destination Cusco-Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu Peru, known locally as the Cusco region and globally for the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and City of Cusco World Heritage Sites, has completed the GSTC's Early Adopters pilot program to test its new Criteria and Indicators for Destinations. The Cusco region is one of Peru’s most visited tourist destinations, [...]

15 11, 2013

Lake Llanquihue, Chile

Jimena Moses2020-09-05T20:35:51+08:00noviembre 15th, 2013|

Located in south central Chile in the Los Lagos Region, this tourism destination notably features Lake Llanquihue, the second largest lake in Chile, and the lake resort towns of Frutillar, Puerto Varas, Llanquihue, and Puerto Octay. Tourism is economically vital to the region, where visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding volcanoes, [...]

4 11, 2013

How the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria for Destinations (GSTC-D) were developed

GSTC Admin2013-11-04T11:58:12+08:00noviembre 4th, 2013|

Cronology The need for the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria for Destinations (GSTC-D) was determined in late 2009 by the Destination Stewardship Think Tank co-convened by Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Sustainable Travel International. As a result, the GSTC Destination Working Group (the “Destinations WG”) was formed in February 2010. The methodology for the development of [...]

1 11, 2013

GSTC releases new Destination Criteria

Jimena Moses2021-10-02T04:49:32+08:00noviembre 1st, 2013|

Washington, DC (November 1st, 2013) Sustainable tourism is on the rise: consumer demand is growing, travel industry suppliers are developing new green programs, governments and international agencies are creating new policies to encourage sustainable practices in tourism. But what does “sustainable tourism” really mean? How can it be measured and credibly demonstrated, in order [...]

24 10, 2013

Early-Adopter Spotlight: South Sardinia Completes “Early Adopter” Assessment of Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria for Destinations

GSTC Admin2021-12-15T01:18:36+08:00octubre 24th, 2013|

First Mediterranean destination adopts baseline criteria and indicators for sustainable tourism WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 24, 2013) – South Sardinia is the first Mediterranean destination to complete the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) Early Adopters Program to test its new Criteria and Indicators for Destinations. The assessment was one of the [...]

24 10, 2013

South Sardinia, Mediterranean

Jimena Moses2020-09-05T11:43:39+08:00octubre 24th, 2013|

South Sardinia is the first Mediterranean destination to complete the GSTC Early Adopters Program to test its new Criteria and Indicators for Destinations. The assessment was one of the first initiatives of Visit South Sardinia, a new DMO formed by five forward-thinking municipalities: Cagliari, Domus de Maria, Muravera, Pula, and Villasimius. Located 250km west of the Italian [...]

18 10, 2013

Mara Naboisho Becomes First Wildlife Conservancy “Early Adopter” of Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria for Destinations

Jimena Moses2021-12-18T08:07:03+08:00octubre 18th, 2013|

Kenyan destination recognized for good practices and desire for improvement (October 18, 2013) Mara Naboisho is the first wildlife conservancy to participate in the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) Early Adopters Program. In doing so, the destination has achieved an important milestone in the recognition of sustainable tourism as a model to protect an area [...]

15 10, 2013

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) strengthening ties with The Netherlands Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (ANVR).

Jimena Moses2013-10-15T05:00:00+08:00octubre 15th, 2013|

Madrid, Spain (October 15, 2013) – Luigi Cabrini, Director-Advisor of the Secretary-General of UNWTO on Sustainability and GSTC Board Member, and Mauro Marrocu, GSTC CEO, met with Frank Oostdam, ANVR Director, and Gerben Hardeman, ANVR Project Manager Sustainable Tourism, at UNWTO Headquarters in Madrid. The GSTC and ANVR recently formalized an alliance [...]

11 10, 2013

South Sardinia Completes “Early Adopter” Assessment of Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria for Destinations

Claudia Bustinza2021-12-23T06:46:32+08:00octubre 11th, 2013|

First Mediterranean destination adopts baseline criteria and indicators for sustainable tourism WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 11, 2013)– South Sardinia is the first Mediterranean destination to complete the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) Early Adopters Program to test its new Criteria and Indicators for Destinations. The assessment was one of the first initiatives [...]

2 10, 2013

Global Sustainable Tourism Council Growing Presence in Asia

Claudia Bustinza2017-03-04T16:43:58+08:00octubre 2nd, 2013|

Global Sustainable Tourism Council Growing Presence in Asia (WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 2nd, 2013) The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) 's signature annual event, PATA Travel Mart, just concluded in Chengdu, China and the GSTC capitalized on the size and scope of the event to generate exposure thanks to the collaboration of the GSTC Market Access Working [...]

12 08, 2013

Cusco Region of Peru Completes Assessment of Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria for Destinations

Claudia Bustinza2021-12-15T00:44:43+08:00agosto 12th, 2013|

Cusco Region destination adopts GSTC baseline criteria and indicators for sustainable tourism WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 12, 2013)– The Destination Cusco-Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu Peru, known locally as the Cusco region and globally for the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and City of Cusco World Heritage Sites, has completed the Global Sustainable [...]

24 07, 2013

Chilean Destination Completes “Early Adopter” Assessment of Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria for Destinations

Claudia Bustinza2021-12-15T01:44:17+08:00julio 24th, 2013|

South American destination adopts baseline criteria and indicators for sustainable tourism WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 25, 2013)- The Chilean destination of Lake Llanquihue has completed the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) Early Adopters pilot program to test its new Criteria and Indicators for Destinations. The destination joins the Cusco-Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu [...]

17 07, 2013

Global Sustainable Tourism Council Signs Landmark Memorandum of Understanding with Netherlands Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators

Claudia Bustinza2021-12-23T05:58:53+08:00julio 17th, 2013|

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 17, 2013) – The Global Sustainable Tourism Council(GSTC) is pleased to announce a partner association with The Netherlands Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators(ANVR). ANVR Director Frank Oostdam and GSTC CEO Mauro Marrocu recently formalized the alliance through a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). According to [...]

8 07, 2013

GSTC Signs Landmark Memorandum of Understanding with Global Travel & Tourism Partnership

Claudia Bustinza2013-07-08T16:43:50+08:00julio 8th, 2013|

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 8, 2013) – The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce a partner association with the Global Travel & Tourism Partnership (GTTP), anindustry philanthropic initiative to teach students about careers in travel and tourism in more than 5,600 schools in 11 countries. GTTP Executive Director Nancy Needham and GSTC CEO Mauro Marrocu [...]

21 06, 2013

Teton County’s Destination Sustainability Journey

Claudia Bustinza2020-09-05T11:43:40+08:00junio 21st, 2013|

Teton County’s Destination Sustainability Journey Tim O’Donogue, Coordinator, Jackson Hole & Yellowstone Sustainable Destination Program and GSTC Early Adopter Destination Liaison for Teton County Teton County has a significant history of stewardship dating back to 1872 with the creation of the world’s first national park, Yellowstone National Park. This achievement was followed by the [...]

12 06, 2013

Open letter to the Travel and Tourism Industry Leaders from the GSTC CEO, Mauro Marrocu

Claudia Bustinza2013-06-12T19:37:19+08:00junio 12th, 2013|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council is reaching out to you! Are you ready? Dear Friends and Colleagues, Sustainable Tourism, as you may know, is not a niche, nor simply segment of the Travel and Tourism Industry. Simply said, it is the future of our Industry. If Tourism does not become fully sustainable, as a whole [...]

15 05, 2013

The ATTA integrates GSTC Criteria into its Values Statement

GSTC Admin2021-12-23T05:01:56+08:00mayo 15th, 2013|

By Talia Salem Longtime partners of the GSTC, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) recently published its Values Statement for the first time. These values will help guide the ATTA, its membership, and its mission going forward. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) criteria were included in these values. We chatted [...]

29 04, 2013

Open letter to the Members of the GSTC from the CEO, Mauro Marrocu

Claudia Bustinza2013-04-29T21:10:48+08:00abril 29th, 2013|

My first 50 days at the GSTC: lots of passion, enthusiasm, and a bright future! Dear Members of the GSTC, It is my pleasure and honor to write this letter to You, to introduce myself to You, and highlight the bright future that awaits Your Council in the years to come, thanks to Your continued [...]

26 04, 2013

Global Sustainable Tourism Council Signs Landmark Memorandum of Understanding with Pacific Asia Travel Association

Claudia Bustinza2013-04-26T19:02:04+08:00abril 26th, 2013|

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 26, 2013) – The Global Sustainable Tourism Council(GSTC) is pleased to announce a partnership as undersigned in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pacific Asia Travel Association(PATA), a not-for-profit trade membership association headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. PATA Chief Executive Officer Martin Craigs and GSTC Board Member Guy Chester signed the MoU on [...]