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11 10, 2013

South Sardinia Completes “Early Adopter” Assessment of Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria for Destinations

2021-12-23T06:46:32+08:0010月 11th, 2013|

First Mediterranean destination adopts baseline criteria and indicators for sustainable tourism WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 11, 2013)– South Sardinia is the first Mediterranean destination to complete the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) Early Adopters Program to test its new Criteria and Indicators for Destinations.  The assessment was one of the first initiatives [...]

2 10, 2013

Global Sustainable Tourism Council Growing Presence in Asia

2017-03-04T16:43:58+08:0010月 2nd, 2013|

Global Sustainable Tourism Council Growing Presence in Asia (WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 2nd, 2013) The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) 's signature annual event, PATA Travel Mart, just concluded in Chengdu, China and the GSTC capitalized on the size and scope of the event to generate exposure thanks to the collaboration of the GSTC Market Access Working [...]

12 08, 2013

Cusco Region of Peru Completes Assessment of Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria for Destinations

2021-12-15T00:44:43+08:008月 12th, 2013|

Cusco Region destination adopts GSTC baseline criteria and indicators for sustainable tourism WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 12, 2013)– The Destination Cusco-Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu Peru, known locally as the Cusco region and globally for the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and City of Cusco World Heritage Sites, has completed the Global Sustainable [...]

24 07, 2013

Chilean Destination Completes “Early Adopter” Assessment of Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria for Destinations

2021-12-15T01:44:17+08:007月 24th, 2013|

South American destination adopts baseline criteria and indicators for sustainable tourism WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 25, 2013)- The Chilean destination of Lake Llanquihue has completed the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) Early Adopters pilot program to test its new Criteria and Indicators for Destinations.  The destination joins the Cusco-Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu [...]

17 07, 2013

Global Sustainable Tourism Council Signs Landmark Memorandum of Understanding with Netherlands Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators

2021-12-23T05:58:53+08:007月 17th, 2013|

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 17, 2013) – The Global Sustainable Tourism Council(GSTC) is pleased to announce a partner association with The Netherlands Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators(ANVR). ANVR Director Frank Oostdam and GSTC CEO Mauro Marrocu recently formalized the alliance through a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). According to [...]

8 07, 2013

GSTC Signs Landmark Memorandum of Understanding with Global Travel & Tourism Partnership

2013-07-08T16:43:50+08:007月 8th, 2013|

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 8, 2013) – The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce a partner association with the Global Travel & Tourism Partnership (GTTP), anindustry philanthropic initiative to teach students about careers in travel and tourism in more than 5,600 schools in 11 countries. GTTP Executive Director Nancy Needham and GSTC CEO Mauro Marrocu [...]

21 06, 2013

Teton County’s Destination Sustainability Journey

2020-09-05T11:43:40+08:006月 21st, 2013|

Teton County’s Destination Sustainability Journey Tim O’Donogue, Coordinator, Jackson Hole & Yellowstone Sustainable Destination Program and GSTC Early Adopter Destination Liaison for Teton County Teton County has a significant history of stewardship dating back to 1872 with the creation of the world’s first national park, Yellowstone National Park.   This achievement was followed by the [...]

26 04, 2013

Global Sustainable Tourism Council Signs Landmark Memorandum of Understanding with Pacific Asia Travel Association

2013-04-26T19:02:04+08:004月 26th, 2013|

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 26, 2013) – The Global Sustainable Tourism Council(GSTC) is pleased to announce a partnership as undersigned in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pacific Asia Travel Association(PATA), a not-for-profit trade membership association headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. PATA Chief Executive Officer Martin Craigs and GSTC Board Member Guy Chester signed the MoU on [...]

8 04, 2013

TourCert Achieves ‘Recognized’ Global Sustainable Tourism Council Status for its Tour Operator Standard

2021-06-24T07:23:56+08:004月 8th, 2013|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) recently announced TourCert Standard for Tour Operators has achieved ‘recognized’ certification status. The awarded status benchmarks its commitment to promote sustainable tourism products and services recognized by the GSTC. “We commend TourCert, a non-profit organization for tourism certification, on its commitment to providing tourists [...]

26 03, 2013

Chile and Peru Pilot New Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria for Destinations

2013-03-26T19:15:39+08:003月 26th, 2013|

South America Takes Center Stage, Other Destinations to be Announced Soon WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 26, 2013) – The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has selected the Cusco-Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu corridor in Peru, and the shores of Lake Llanquihue, Puerto Varas, and Frutillar in the Lakes Region of Chile for the second round of its pilot [...]

4 03, 2013

GSTC Appoints new CEO, Opens Madrid Office at UNWTO

2013-03-04T21:54:06+08:003月 4th, 2013|

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 4, 2013) – The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mauro Marrocu as its new Chief Executive Officer. Beginning today, Marrocu will lead the organization through its next phase of growth and extended global partnerships, which includes its official relocation within the offices of the World [...]

1 03, 2013

Announcement from ICOMOS President

2021-01-09T14:22:24+08:003月 1st, 2013|

Sue Millar, President ICOMOS International Scientific Committee on Cultural Tourism ICOMOS International Scientific Committee on Cultural Tourism is delighted to be associated with the work of GSTC as an Institutional Member. ICOMOS – the International Council on Monuments and Sites – works for the conservation and protection of cultural heritage [...]

9 02, 2013

Global Sustainable Tourism Council Announces Second Group of Early Adopters To Pilot New Destination Criteria

2020-09-05T10:35:36+08:002月 9th, 2013|

UPDATE – The application period is now closed. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) will select up to 10 destinations to pilot test the second phase of its new Destination Criteria, and encourages applications before the February 15, 2013 deadline.  Overseen by GSTC’s Destination Working Group and managed by NGO partner Sustainable Travel [...]

4 02, 2013

Travelife Achieves ‘Recognized’ Global Sustainable Tourism Council Status for its Tour Operator and Travel Agents Standard

2020-01-29T11:44:26+08:002月 4th, 2013|

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) recently announced that the Travelife Standard for Tour Operators and Travel Agents has achieved ‘recognized’ certification status. This is the first standard for tour operators and travel agents to receive certification from the GSTC.  The awarded status benchmarks its commitment to promote sustainable tourism products and [...]

2 01, 2013

Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) Achieves ‘Recognized’ Global Sustainable Tourism Council Status

2022-01-09T08:33:56+08:001月 2nd, 2013|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) recently announced that the Standard of Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) in South Africa, has attained the organization’s ‘recognized’ status. The awarded status benchmarks its public commitment to promote sustainable tourism products and services recognized by the GSTC. FTT has committed to using the GSTC Criteria – the first [...]

19 12, 2012

Japan Ecolodge Association Achieves ‘Recognized’ Global Sustainable Tourism Council Status for Hotel and Tour Operators

2020-01-29T11:46:32+08:0012月 19th, 2012|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) recently announced that Japan Ecolodge Association (ECOLA) has attained the organization’s ‘recognized’ certification status for its Japan Environmentally Sustainable Accommodations International Standard (ESAIS). The awarded status benchmarks its public commitment to promote sustainable tourism products and services recognized by the GSTC. ECOLA has committed to using the GSTC Criteria [...]

19 12, 2012

Travelife Sustainability System Achieves ‘Recognized’ Global Sustainable Tourism Council Status for its Hotels and Accommodations Standard

2020-01-29T11:46:32+08:0012月 19th, 2012|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) recently announced that the Travelife Sustainability System for Hotels and Accommodations has achieved ‘recognized’ certification status. The awarded status benchmarks its commitment to promote sustainable tourism products and services recognized by the GSTC. Travelife has committed to using the GSTC Criteria – the first and only global framework for [...]

7 12, 2012

New Sustainability Critera for Destinations

2021-12-15T00:28:39+08:0012月 7th, 2012|

Update – The deadline for applications has been extended to March 15, 2013. New Sustainability Criteria for Destinations: Public Consultation Phase 2 The Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s Criteria for Destinations are designed to direct destination managers, communities, and businesses toward necessary steps to sustain their natural and cultural assets, while [...]