The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is thrilled to celebrate the addition of numerous new members in 2024, all of whom are committed to advancing sustainability in their respective tourism activities. This diverse group of fourteen destinations and sixteen industry stakeholders highlights a shared global commitment to responsible and sustainable travel.
Find below a comprehensive summary of our 2024 new members, and click on the link for further details about their contributions and goals.
Destinations that have joined GSTC in 2024
A growing number of destinations have embraced sustainable tourism practices by joining GSTC in 2024. These include:
- Ministry of Tourism and Environment of Albania
- Azerbaijan
- City of Sapporo
- Colombia
- Comune di Siena
- Cook Islands
- Destination DC
- German National Tourist Board
- Icelandic Tourism Board
- Korea Tourism Organization
- Ministry of Tourism and Heritage Zanzibar
- Petra
- Travel Nevada
- Uganda Tourism Board
Industry Members that have joined GSTC in 2024
Prominent industry leaders also joined GSTC in 2024, strengthening their commitment to integrating sustainable practices in their operations. These include:
- B&B Hotels
- Constellar Group
- Dossen Group
- Forte Hotels
- HRS Group
- Keio Plaza Hotels
- Klook
- Nippon Travel Agency
- Oy Aurinkomatkat Suntours
- Pan Pacific
- Tiket.com
- Tobu Top Tours
- Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Trip.com
- Valamar Riviera
- Virgin Voyages
Becoming a GSTC Member
Interested in being part of the GSTC’s growing network? Learn how to become a GSTC member to join us in shaping a sustainable future.
GSTC Members can join members-only webinars. In 2024, 24 webinars were held, which shared the most up-to-date knowledge on sustainable tourism and were led by GSTC Members. The 2024 webinars focused on sustainable tourism themes like integrating sustainability metrics, advancing destination stewardship, addressing climate action, promoting diversity and inclusion, and leveraging innovative technologies. These sessions provided practical strategies, case studies, and insights to inspire responsible tourism practices worldwide.