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10 12, 2024

Green Lodging Trends Report 2024 by Greenview

2024-12-10T22:34:58+08:00décembre 10th, 2024|

The Green Lodging Trends Report (GLTR) is the leading global benchmarking study on sustainability best practices in hotels conducted biennially. It benchmarks hotels from around the world to compare the prevalence of best practices. 20,000 hotels of all sizes and types across 50 countries participated in this year’s 2024 GLTR and benchmarked their performance [...]

9 12, 2024

Open position: GSTC Website and Systems Manager

2024-12-09T18:04:38+08:00décembre 9th, 2024|

​​Overview The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is seeking a dedicated Website and Systems Manager to oversee the management and optimization of our website, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and various platforms and softwares. See the GSTC Website and Systems Manager Job Description for full details. Roles & Responsibilities Manage and continue to refine [...]

28 11, 2024

Open position: GSTC Administrative Coordinator

2024-11-28T17:04:23+08:00novembre 28th, 2024|

​​Overview The GSTC Administrative Coordinator supports GSTC leadership, especially the CEO and the Operations Manager, with a focus on the administration of finance and human resources. See the GSTC Administrative Coordinator Job Description for full details. Roles & Responsibilities Support the CEO with emails and travel arrangements Support HR management Support financial management Miscellaneous [...]

27 11, 2024

#GSTC2024Singapore Recordings Available Online

2024-11-27T16:22:08+08:00novembre 27th, 2024|

If you weren’t able to attend our Global Sustainable Tourism Conference in Sentosa, Singapore, missed out due to simultaneous sessions, or want to revisit your favorite conference sessions, recordings are now available on YouTube! #GSTC2024Singapore brought together expert leaders from around the globe to share their insights and engage in meaningful discussions. The event [...]

15 11, 2024

GSTC Industry Criteria Revision – Second Public Consultation Now Open

2024-11-15T10:05:52+08:00novembre 15th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) invites you to provide input on revising the GSTC Hotel Criteria and GSTC Tour Operator Criteria drafts. The second public consultation is now currently active. A report on the revisions from the first public consultation and second public consultation will soon be published. The GSTC Criteria operate as [...]

14 11, 2024

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) publishes new GSTC Attraction Criteria

2024-11-14T09:27:17+08:00novembre 14th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the GSTC Attraction Criteria has been published. Developed with the support of the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) for attractions - such as theme parks, museums, national parks, etc. with the aim to guide businesses toward implementing sustainable practices in response to the growing [...]

13 11, 2024

How to apply for the Early Adopter Program for the GSTC Attraction Criteria

2024-11-13T11:16:25+08:00novembre 13th, 2024|

GSTC has designed the Early Adopter Program for the Attraction Criteria to support the development of the applicable implementation of the GSTC Attraction Criteria. Along with the recent new set of criteria, applications are now open for the Early Adopter Program. This two-year program is a valuable opportunity for industry stakeholders to actively engage [...]

13 11, 2024

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council launches the Early Adopter Program for the GSTC Attraction Criteria

2024-11-13T11:20:16+08:00novembre 13th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) launched the new GSTC Attraction Criteria in November 2024. GSTC designed the Early Adopter Program to facilitate the practical implementation of the GSTC Attraction Criteria, supporting their development and effective application in the industry. The GSTC Attraction Early Adopter’s Program will begin this January 2025. Applications are now [...]

12 11, 2024

NTUC LearningHub and The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) sign MOU

2024-11-12T12:26:35+08:00novembre 12th, 2024|

[Photo credit: Singapore National Trades Union Congress] The partnership aims to equip Singapore’s tourism professionals with essential sustainability skills, aligning training with global sustainability standards for tourism. The partnership also supports key sustainability roadmaps for the Singapore tourism sector and aims to meet evolving demands, aligning with Singapore’s strategic sustainability goals. NTUC [...]

12 11, 2024

Destination Wayfinder Framework & Standard Gains GSTC-Recognized Standard Status

2024-11-12T22:39:23+08:00novembre 12th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the ‘Destination Wayfinder Framework & Standard’ has gained GSTC-Recognized Standard status, meaning that it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Destination Criteria Version 2.0.  The Wayfinder, powered by Miles Partnership, is a destination management tool enabling tourism organizations to measure, [...]

11 11, 2024

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Introduces It’s Zero Tolerance Policy

2024-11-11T22:01:43+08:00novembre 11th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce its Zero Tolerance Policy to address critical issues impacting the tourism industry, including child labor, human exploitation, discrimination, wildlife abuse, and the unnecessary use of single-use plastics.  Throughout its history, the GSTC has championed a common language for sustainable tourism, known as the GSTC [...]

11 11, 2024

Trip.com joins GSTC’s Market Access Program

2024-11-11T16:49:59+08:00novembre 11th, 2024|

Trip.com now highlights hotels and accommodations certified by a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body Trip.com, one of the world’s leading online travel service providers, has introduced a new feature that highlights sustainable hotels and accommodations certified by a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body. This initiative aims to make it easier for travelers to identify and book sustainable hotels/accommodations, [...]

5 11, 2024

The City of Sapporo joins GSTC

2024-11-05T17:43:58+08:00novembre 5th, 2024|

The City of Sapporo has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Sapporo City, with a population of 1.96 million, is the economic and cultural center of Hokkaido, combining urban development with natural surroundings. The city receives visitors from both Japan and abroad, offering scenic landscapes across all four seasons. [...]

4 11, 2024

“Policy Pathways Towards a More Sustainable Cruise Tourism Sector” – A Blue Tourism Initiative

2024-11-04T16:55:12+08:00novembre 4th, 2024|

The working document “Policy Pathways Towards a More Sustainable Cruise Tourism Sector,” led by the Blue Tourism Initiative has been released. Representing GSTC, Dr. Ioannis Pappas, GSTC Director for the Mediterranean Region, provided valuable insights and feedback on sustainable practices within the cruise industry by reviewing and contributing to the working document. On October [...]

1 11, 2024

GSTC published revised GSTC Accreditation Manual for Certification of Hotel/Accommodation & Tour Operator

2024-11-01T20:40:06+08:00novembre 1st, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has revised the GSTC Accreditation Manual for Certification of Hotel/Accommodation & Tour Operator. Version 4.0, now titled the GSTC Accreditation Manual for Certification Bodies - Industry: Hotel/Accommodation & Tour Operator, was approved on November 1, 2024. The Manual is available on the following webpage: GSTC Accreditation Documents.Given the dynamic [...]

30 10, 2024

GSTC was present at FHA-HoReCa 2024

2024-10-30T18:02:42+08:00octobre 30th, 2024|

Rita Kuan, Market Development Manager at the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), took the stage at the FHA-HoReCa 2024 event, held in Singapore from October 22 to 25. In her presentation titled “Embark on a Journey of Sustainable Tourism with GSTC,” she shared her insights on the importance of the GSTC Criteria, the global [...]

29 10, 2024

GSTC Chair, Luigi Cabrini at HIC Summit 2024 in Ibiza, Spain

2024-10-29T20:10:15+08:00octobre 29th, 2024|

HIC Summit 2024, held in the vibrant setting of Ibiza, Spain, brought together an array of professionals, destinations, scientists, and businesses to engage in meaningful dialogues focused on this year’s theme “Innovation, Tourism, and Regenerative Culture” to explore how these elements can shape the future of the industry.  The HIC Forum is the main [...]

24 10, 2024

GSTC was present at Japan’s Tourism EXPO 2024

2024-10-24T16:06:59+08:00octobre 24th, 2024|

Japan Travel and Tourism Association, the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA), and the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) held the Tourism EXPO Japan 2024 from the 26th to the 29th of September 2024, at Tokyo Big Sight. The event, one of the largest tourism fairs in Asia, gathered industry professionals, government representatives, and [...]

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