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Introduction to GSTC

 

Sustainable Travel News   

Join us for the annual Membership Council meeting featuring a behind-the-scene tour of Sustainable Barcelona, keynotes from industry leaders, updates for the GSTC Board, education sessions and more.

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The Global Sustainable Tourism Council is a global initiative dedicated to promoting sustainable tourism practices around the world. We work to expand understanding of and access to sustainable tourism practices; educate about - and advocate for - a set of universal principles that define sustainable tourism; and generate markets for sustainable tourism. At the core of our efforts are the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria, a set of voluntary principles that provide a framework for the sustainability of tourism businesses across the globe. 


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