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17 12, 2024

Destination Stewardship Yearbook 2023-2024

2024-12-17T17:07:28+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

2024-12-16T17:40:10+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

2025-01-08T19:47:09+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

2024-12-17T16:42:06+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

2024-12-11T16:32:32+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, [...]

10 12, 2024

Green Lodging Trends Report 2024 by Greenview

2024-12-10T22:34:58+08:00diciembre 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

2025-01-03T18:03:24+08:00diciembre 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 [...]

30 11, 2024

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Austria concluded successfully

2025-01-07T19:44:44+08:00noviembre 30th, 2024|

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course for Tourism Professionals in Linz, Austria, was held from the 20th to the 21st of November 2024 in the Kolping Hotel and was led by GSTC Trainers Michaela Hölz and Holger Sigmund, who shared their knowledge and expertise through practical examples and insights.  The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course provided [...]

28 11, 2024

Open position: GSTC Administrative Coordinator

2024-11-28T17:04:23+08:00noviembre 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+08:00noviembre 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 [...]

20 11, 2024

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Sapporo, Japan, concluded successfully

2025-02-03T20:50:23+08:00noviembre 20th, 2024|

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by Sapporo City for their employees and stakeholders, concluded successfully. A total of 23 participants successfully attended the training held from the 12th to the 14th of November in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. The sessions were led by GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, a Representative of [...]

20 11, 2024

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Online Courses sponsored by the Georgian Ecotourism Association and the Georgian Tourism Association, concluded successfully

2024-12-13T00:23:19+08:00noviembre 20th, 2024|

Successful GSTC Sustainable Tourism Trainings were held online from July 1 to 31 and November 4 to 8, 2024, sponsored by the Georgian Ecotourism Association and the Georgian Tourism Association. A total of 72 professionals participated, eager to deepen their knowledge of sustainable tourism. The trainings were conducted by GSTC esteemed Trainers CB Ramkumar [...]

15 11, 2024

GSTC Industry Criteria Revision – Second Public Consultation Now Open

2024-11-15T10:05:52+08:00noviembre 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

GSTC is officially an Association Member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF)

2024-12-13T18:39:48+08:00noviembre 14th, 2024|

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) is a global association of accreditation bodies and other entities interested in conformity assessment across management systems, products, processes, services, personnel, validation, verification, and similar conformity assessment programs. IAF primary function is to develop a unified worldwide program of conformity assessment, aimed at reducing risk for businesses and their [...]

14 11, 2024

El Consejo Global de Turismo Sostenible (GSTC) pública los nuevos Criterios de Atractivos Turísticos del GSTC

2024-12-09T22:54:59+08:00noviembre 14th, 2024|

El Consejo Global de Turismo Sostenible® (GSTC®) se complace en anunciar la publicación de los Criterios de Atractivos Turísticos del GSTC. Desarrollados con el apoyo del Singapore Tourism Board (STB), estos criterios están diseñados para atracciones como parques temáticos, museos, parques nacionales, entre otros, con el objetivo de guiar a las empresas hacia la [...]

13 11, 2024

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

2024-11-13T11:16:25+08:00noviembre 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+08:00noviembre 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+08:00noviembre 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+08:00noviembre 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, [...]

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