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So far Stefi has created 437 blog entries.

24 01, 2025

International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council sign Memorandum of Agreement

Stefi2025-01-24T19:40:16+08:00enero 24th, 2025|

The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is based on a mutual interest to advance a more resilient and sustainable travel and tourism industry through collaborative activities. These initiatives include the exchange of information, joint outreach efforts, and coordinated events [...]

14 01, 2025

Open position: GSTC Accreditation Senior Manager

Stefi2025-01-14T17:31:13+08:00enero 14th, 2025|

Overview GSTC has developed a credible assurance program for hotels, tour operators, and destinations and has been extending it to MICE and Attractions. The growth of the GSTC Assurance Program requires qualified senior managers with deep knowledge and experience in accreditation. See the GSTC Accreditation Senior Manager Job Description for full details. Roles & [...]

9 01, 2025

GSTC at the International MICE Summit in Saudi Arabia

Stefi2025-01-09T16:29:42+08:00enero 9th, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the International MICE Summit (IMS) held in Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from December 15 to 17, 2024. The Saudi Conventions and Exhibitions General Authority (SCEGA) hosted the event. With a three-day interactive program that featured plenary sessions, panel [...]

8 01, 2025

GSTC Launches New Sustainable MICE Course to Advance Sustainability in the MICE Industry

Stefi2025-01-08T22:52:39+08:00enero 8th, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is proud to announce the launch of its new training program tailored specifically for the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. This milestone follows the publication of the GSTC MICE Criteria last year, marking a significant step in promoting sustainable practices across events globally. The new GSTC [...]

3 01, 2025

Portrait Milano Achieves the First GSTC Certification by Dream&Charme, a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body

Stefi2025-01-16T17:19:31+08:00enero 3rd, 2025|

Portrait Milano is the 1st Hotel in Milano, Italy to obtain GSTC Certification by Dream&Charme, a GSTC-Accredited certification body. The GSTC Certification is based on the globally recognized standard for sustainable tourism, the GSTC Hotel Criteria. Portrait Milano becomes the 1st Hotel in Milano, Italy to obtain GSTC Certification by Dream&Charme, a GSTC-Accredited certification [...]

2 01, 2025

First Public Consultation of the GSTC Criteria for Food & Beverage Service Providers in Tourism is Now Open

Stefi2025-01-02T14:58:28+08:00enero 2nd, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), in partnership with the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), announced in August its plans to expand the GSTC Criteria, the global standards for sustainable tourism, by developing a new set specifically for tourism-related food service providers. These forthcoming criteria, with an official name to be determined, [...]

1 01, 2025

2025 Eligibility for GSTC-Recognized Standards and Required Accreditation

Stefi2025-01-09T19:26:29+08:00enero 1st, 2025|

2025 Eligibility for GSTC-Recognized Standards and Required Accreditation The GSTC Criteria represent the global standards for sustainable travel and tourism. Certification is a crucial aspect of implementing these standards, involving third-party assessments to ensure compliance with the standards. While the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) does not conduct certifications directly, it accredits Certification Bodies [...]

30 12, 2024

Carbon Footprint Report of the GSTC2023 Global Conference in Antalya, Türkiye

Stefi2025-01-10T16:50:21+08:00diciembre 30th, 2024|

At GSTC we work with partners to measure and offset the carbon emissions associated with our conferences. The GSTC2023 Global Conference, held in Antalya, Türkiye, brought together 350 tourism professionals from 51 countries, providing a valuable platform for advancing sustainable tourism practices while adhering to our environmental responsibility. The carbon footprint refers to the [...]

28 12, 2024

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Kumamoto, sponsored by the Amakusa Sustainable Tourism Council, concluded successfully

Stefi2025-01-15T18:50:50+08:00diciembre 28th, 2024|

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by Amakusa Sustainable Tourism Council, held from December 17th to 19th, 2024, concluded successfully. It took place at a historical site of an early educational center in Amakusa City, Kumamoto, Japan, characterized by numerous museums and World Heritage churches across the islands. A [...]

26 12, 2024

Traveloka Drives Sustainable Change with GSTC Trainings Across Southeast Asia

Stefi2024-12-26T16:00:03+08:00diciembre 26th, 2024|

Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s leading travel platform and a Platinum Sponsor of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), has been supporting sustainable tourism by sponsoring GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Programs since 2022. Through this collaboration, Traveloka has helped empower tourism stakeholders across the region with comprehensive education on the GSTC Criteria, the global standards for [...]

25 12, 2024

Taiwan Offers Subsidies for Hotels Achieving Sustainability Certifications: Up to 80% Fee Reimbursement

Stefi2025-01-21T16:26:28+08:00diciembre 25th, 2024|

To encourage accommodation providers, including tourist hotels, regular hotels, and B&B providers, to enhance service quality, implement accessible and inclusive facilities, adopt sustainable environmental management systems, and offer smart service spaces, Taiwan Tourism Administration under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has introduced the "Guidelines for Subsidies to Enhance the Quality of Accommodation Services". [...]

23 12, 2024

Pan Pacific Hotels Group Becomes the First Hospitality Group in Oceania to Achieve GSTC Multi-Site Certification Across All Australian Properties

Stefi2024-12-23T17:45:36+08:00diciembre 23rd, 2024|

Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) has announced that all six of its Australian properties have gained accredited certification, after getting all their properties in Singapore also certified. These six properties are the first in the Oceania region to attain this global certification. PPHG is the wholly-owned hotel subsidiary of UOL Group Limited (UOL), one [...]

20 12, 2024

GSTC was present at the 2024 Ulsan Ecotourism Forum

Stefi2024-12-20T17:03:19+08:00diciembre 20th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the 2024 Ulsan Ecotourism Forum, held on the 3rd of December, 2024, at the Tannibay Hotel in Ulsan, South Korea. With over 170 participants, the forum provided a dynamic platform to discuss the city’s transformation through technological innovation, cultural integration and sustainability. Randy Durband, GSTC CEO, [...]

19 12, 2024

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Nah Trang sponsored by Traveloka concluded successfully

Stefi2024-12-20T16:23:19+08:00diciembre 19th, 2024|

Traveloka sponsored the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training held in the Potique Hotel in Nah Trang, Vietnam, December 12-13, 2024. The two-day training was led by GSTC Trainer, Trang Nguyen who shared his expertise with practical examples and insights. Attendees had the chance to listen to esteemed guest speakers: Ms. Ha Thi Dieu Vien, Deputy [...]

18 12, 2024

GSTC at the National Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development in Albania

Stefi2024-12-18T20:20:25+08:00diciembre 18th, 2024|

On December 6, 2024, the Opera & Ballet Theatre in Tirana became a hub of dialogue and collaboration during the National Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development in Albania. This landmark event organized by The Ministry of Tourism and Environment in cooperation with Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) supported project, RisiAlbania, implemented by [...]

17 12, 2024

Destination Stewardship Yearbook 2023-2024

Stefi2024-12-17T17:07:28+08:00diciembre 17th, 2024|

The fourth annual Destination Stewardship Yearbook is a compilation of articles from the 2023–2024 Destination Stewardship Report (DSR), co-produced by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), Center for Responsible Travel (CREST), and Destination Stewardship Center (DSC). In each issue, the DSR features destinations that have embraced effective and holistic management, best practices in sustainable [...]

16 12, 2024

GSTC at the 2024 China Hotel and Catering Industry Brand Development Conference

Stefi2024-12-16T17:40:10+08:00diciembre 16th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the 2024 China Hotel and Catering Industry Brand Development Conference, where its CEO, Randy Durband, delivered a keynote speech. The event, held on November 27 in Haikou, Hainan Province, China, served as a platform for industry leaders and policymakers to discuss innovation, sustainability, and brand excellence [...]

13 12, 2024

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Tokyo concluded successfully

Stefi2025-01-08T19:47:09+08:00diciembre 13th, 2024|

Tricolage, in collaboration with the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau, sponsored the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course for their tourism stakeholders in Tokyo, Japan. The training was held from the 3rd to the 5th of December, 2024, and was led by GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, Representative of Daisetsuzan Nature School, who shared [...]

12 12, 2024

GSTC Japan Members Meeting to be held on the 6th of February, 2025

Stefi2024-12-17T16:42:06+08:00diciembre 12th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) will hold a workshop for Japanese GSTC Members in Tokyo on February 6th, 2025, in collaboration with Rakuten Travel. The gathering will be held at Rakuten Crimson House Headquarters. This event marks the third workshop of its kind in Japan for GSTC Members, further enriched by the visit [...]

11 12, 2024

¡Vive la Colombiamorfosis!: la nueva campaña para incentivar el turismo de naturaleza regenerativo en el país, del Programa Destino Naturaleza de USAID

Stefi2024-12-11T16:32:32+08:00diciembre 11th, 2024|

El Programa Destino Naturaleza de USAID, lanzó en el marco de la COP16 celebrada en Cali, Valle del Cauca, de la mano de Claudia Bahamón y Simón Mejía, su campaña para incentivar el turismo en los destinos emergentes de Colombia, llamada la ‘Colombiamorfosis’. La Colombiamorfosis es un concepto que redefine la forma de viajar, [...]