In August 2024, the GSTC, in partnership with the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), announced its plans to expand the GSTC Standards by developing a new set specifically for tourism-related food service providers. More detailed information about the process is available in the GSTC Standard Development Terms of Reference (TOR) document here.
This forthcoming standard, with an official name to be determined, will establish global sustainability standards tailored to the unique needs of Food & Beverage Service Providers within the tourism industry. Concurrently, the GSTC Standard for Food & Beverage Service Providers Development Advisory Group* was established.
We are now extending an invitation to all stakeholders in the industry to engage in the Feasibility Assessment of the GSTC Standard for Food & Beverage Service Providers. This assessment period is currently open and will continue until May 12th, 2025. We strongly encourage organizations involved with food & beverage (F&B) services to thoroughly examine the Draft Standard. This review should focus on evaluating the relevance, measurability, and comprehensibility of each criterion and indicator. Your participation is crucial in ensuring that the criteria are both effective and applicable across diverse settings.
This process offers a unique and significant opportunity to influence a project that promises to drive meaningful change within our industry. Your insights and expertise can help shape the standard that will define quality and sustainability in F&B globally.
If you are keen to contribute to the shaping of the GSTC Standard for Food & Beverage Service Providers GSTC Attraction Standard, please contact the GSTC Secretariat at criteria@gstc.org for further information on how you can make a significant and valuable contribution to this pivotal project. Your involvement is not only welcomed but also essential in achieving our collective goals.
With the development of the new standard, the GSTC will add a new training program related to sustainability in restaurants and tourism food service providers, expanding its renowned Sustainable Tourism Training Program.
To learn more about GSTC Standards Development, Feedback, and Revision, please check this page.
*GSTC Standard for Food & Beverage Service Providers Development Advisory Group are Culinary Tourism Alliance, Kilohana Collective, a Division of Council For Native Hawaiian Advancement, Lever Foundation, The Sustainable Restaurant Association.
