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22 10, 2024

Successful Destination Assessment for the City of Kotor

2024-10-22T17:30:00+08:00October 22nd, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the Municipality of Kotor, and the Port of Kotor in Montenegro joined forces for the destination assessment in the historic port city. The agreement was announced during CLIA’s Port and Destination Dialogue in Hamburg, Germany, last year. The GSTC Destination Assessment took place [...]

21 10, 2024

Trip.com Group’s 2024 Sustainable Travel Consumer Report Insights

2024-10-21T19:07:09+08:00October 21st, 2024|

Gap between awareness and action among travellers for sustainable travel Around 54.7% of respondents seek access to sustainable options when booking online Gen Z's attitudes toward sustainability highlight greater need for motivation and targeted engagement Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, reveals that while sustainability awareness is rising among travellers, there remains [...]

21 10, 2024

Taipei City Tourism and Accommodation Industry – Sustainable Tourism Core Talent Training

2024-10-21T17:54:54+08:00October 21st, 2024|

GSTC’s General Manager, Roi Ariel and GSTC’s Market Development Manager, Rita Kuan were present at the Sustainable Tourism Core Talent Training organized by Taipei City Government – Department of Information and Tourism, which is being held from the 15th of October to the 20th of November, 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan.  - Roi Ariel, [...]

20 10, 2024

GSTC will be present at the COP16 in Cali, Colombia

2024-10-20T14:30:43+08:00October 20th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) will participate in the Biodiversity 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16), which will take place in Cali, Colombia, from October 21st to November 1st, 2024. This year’s theme “Peace with Nature”, is a call for reflection to improve our relationship with the environment, and to rethink an economic [...]

19 10, 2024

GSTC announces new Greece Working Group

2024-10-19T22:27:35+08:00October 19th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has proudly announced the formation of a new Greece Working Group, which will focus on advancing sustainable tourism practices in the region. This initiative aligns with GSTC's mission to promote the GSTC Criteria, the global standards for sustainability in travel and tourism. The newly established Greece Working Group [...]

19 10, 2024

The GSTC was present at the International Tourism Innovation Forum (FIT) in Colombia

2024-10-19T17:42:37+08:00October 19th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the 9th edition of the International Tourism Innovation Forum (FIT) in Colombia, an event that brought together experts and professionals from the tourism sector to discuss the latest trends and innovations in the industry.  The event under the theme "Governance and Restoration of Territory" brought together [...]

17 10, 2024

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course for Industry Professionals in Malta, in partnership with MTA, concluded successfully

2024-10-17T20:54:16+08:00October 17th, 2024|

A successful GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training took place on October 1st and 2nd, 2024, at the AX Palace in Sliema, Malta. This event marked another step in the ongoing collaboration between the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), following the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed last year. The MOU [...]

15 10, 2024

The GSTC Global Sustainable Tourism Conference will take place in Sentosa, Singapore, This November!

2024-10-15T17:04:29+08:00October 15th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) will be holding the GSTC2024 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference in Sentosa, Singapore, from November 13th-16th, 2024, seeking to bring together global and local tourism professionals committed to promoting and advancing sustainable travel and tourism.  The conference will be held at the Equarius Hotel, which is certified against GSTC [...]

14 10, 2024

Celebrate World Standards Day 2024

2024-10-14T22:32:56+08:00October 14th, 2024|

World Standards Day, celebrated worldwide on October 14th, recognizes the significance of standards-related efforts and pays tribute to the collaborative work of individuals and organizations dedicated to developing voluntary standards. The day serves to highlight the crucial role standardization plays in the global economy, raising awareness among regulators, industries, and consumers about its impact [...]

12 10, 2024

The Hotel Association of India (HAI) and The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) signed an MOU

2024-10-12T17:58:13+08:00October 12th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and The Hotel Association of India (HAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the 4th of October, 2024, at the Sustainability Conclave event, aiming to improve and strengthen cooperation and collaboration between the two parties to generate respective synergies and promote the application of sustainability practices [...]

10 10, 2024

Constellar joins GSTC

2024-10-10T23:06:13+08:00October 10th, 2024|

 The Constellar group of companies have joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Constellar is one of Asia's largest trade show and exhibition organizers that also manages Singapore's largest purpose-built MICE facility, Singapore EXPO. Based in Singapore with a regional footprint in China and Malaysia, Constellar curates and develops influential [...]

10 10, 2024

GSTC and MATTA sign MOU

2024-10-10T15:51:16+08:00October 10th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aiming to improve and strengthen cooperation and collaboration between the two parties to generate respective synergies and promote the application of sustainability practices and the GSTC Criteria in travel and tourism [...]

9 10, 2024

Dr. Ioannis Pappas, GSTC Director for the Mediterranean Region, invited to be part of DMO and Ecosystem Board of D3Hub

2024-10-10T15:28:48+08:00October 9th, 2024|

Dr. Ioannis Pappas, Director for the Mediterranean Region at the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), has been formally invited to serve as a member of the DMO and Ecosystem Board for the D3Hub (Data-Driven Destinations Hub).  D3Hub, an EU Competence center, is dedicated to assisting tourism destinations in adopting data-driven approaches for greener and [...]

8 10, 2024

Sustainable Tourism Forum and GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in Trento, concluded successfully

2024-10-08T21:13:09+08:00October 8th, 2024|

The fourth edition of the Sustainable Tourism Forum, one of the hubs of sustainability and corporate social responsibility in Italy, concluded successfully in Trento, with more than 100 participants. The event was celebrated at Palazzo Geremia in Trento, on the 27th of September, 2024, on World Tourism Day. In the plenary session, Roi Ariel, [...]

8 10, 2024

FQC is now GSTC-Accredited

2024-10-08T15:11:17+08:00October 8th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that the First Quality Certification (FQC) Türkiye Office has gained the GSTC-Accredited Certification Body status with the scope of hotel certification to GSTC Hotel Criteria.  First Quality Certification (FQC) provides certification and training services with headquarters located in Panchkula, India, where it provides services [...]

6 10, 2024

GSTC was present at India’s Sustainability Conclave

2024-10-12T18:00:34+08:00October 6th, 2024|

The half-day Sustainability Conclave for the hotel industry successfully held on the 4th of October 2024 in India, brought together key players from the hospitality sector to raise awareness and foster the adoption of the LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative, as envisioned by the Government of India. Held with the mission to address pressing [...]

4 10, 2024

Forte Hotels joins GSTC

2024-10-04T17:19:23+08:00October 4th, 2024|

Forte Hotels has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Forte is a privately held company that has provided hotel management services since 2004, currently operating seven properties across Taiwan. The company manages four distinct brands - Forte Hotels, Yamagata Kaku, and Orange Hotels - ranging from four-star to one-star [...]

2 10, 2024

GSTC was present at SeatradeCruiseMed event in Málaga, Spain

2024-10-16T19:25:41+08:00October 2nd, 2024|

SeatradeCruiseMed was held on the 11th and 12th of September, 2024 at the Trade Fairs and Congress Center of Málaga, Spain with the support of MedCruise, The Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports. The event brought together industry leaders and experts to discuss the latest trends and strategies in the Mediterranean cruise market. Dr. Ioannis [...]

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