Upcoming Webinars for GSTC Members

GSTC Members can join members-only webinars, that share the most up-to-date knowledge on sustainable tourism. The webinars are presented by GSTC staff as well as GSTC members

The webinars and meetings are an opportunity to actively network and connect with fellow members from around the world, sustainable tourism professionals and stakeholders.

We encourage members to take advantage of the various education and training opportunities available through the GSTC, and to continue seeking knowledge and tools to improve your sustainable tourism practices.

Upcoming Webinars for GSTC Members:

Procurement for Sustainable Supply Chains

Randy Durband, GSTC CEO

June 19, 2019 | 10:00-11:00 am CEST | 3:00-4:00 am Bangkok time

Recoja el dinero del suelo: una razón financiera para la sostenibilidad (Español)

Andrés Fellenberg v.d. Molen, Director & Senior Lead Auditor at Green Partner

Date and time to be updated.

The Philippines: Sustainable Destinations, Development & Management (English)

Susan Santos de Cárdenas, GSTC Country Representative in the Philippines; President of Society for Sustainable Tourism & Development

Date and time to be updated.

Interested in presenting?

Members that are interested in delivering webinars can contact GSTC General Manager, Roi Ariel, at roi@gstcouncil.org to discuss further details.

Past Webinars for GSTC Members:

How your company can support ocean and sea turtle conservation

SEE Turtles protects endangered sea turtles throughout Latin America and the world by supporting community-based conservation efforts. Our Billion Baby Turtles program provides support for important turtle nesting beaches and has helped save more than 1 million hatchlings. Too Rare To Wear is a campaign working to end the demand for turtle shell products. Our conservation trips provide volunteer and financial support for conservation efforts and our school programs help teachers and students learn about these incredible animals and how to protect them. Our latest program, Divers For Turtles, inspires divers and the dive industry to support turtle conservation efforts.

Brad Nahill, President, SEE Turtles

June 12, 2019 | 5:00-6:00 pm CEST | 9:00-10:00 am PST

Green Fins: Guidelines for Sustainable Diving and Snorkeling

Green Fins, internationally coordinated by Reef-World (GSTC Member), are an environmental set of standards with a comprehensive management approach to provide guidance and support for business owners and national authorities to promote best practices. Diving and snorkelling centres are uniquely positioned to act within their own communities and among customers to encourage positive and lasting change.

Chloë Harvey, Reef-World Director

May 29, 2019 | Recording available for GSTC members

ASI accreditation services for GSTC

Elyse Stavely, ASI Communications Coordinator

Evi Mateboer, ASI GSTC Program Manager

February 13, 2019 – Recording available for GSTC members

Certification tools and standards for protected areas management (Public)

Joint webinar: GSTC + IUCN TAPAS Group + Botswana Tourism Organisation

Richard Malesu, Botswana Tourism Organisation

Roi Ariel, General Manager, GSTC

Jeremy Sampson, Ecosystem Programme Communications Officer, IUCN

Mauro Randone, Regional Projects Manager, WWF Mediterranean

Sep 19, 2018 – Recording available on GSTC Youtube channel

Pick up your money from the grounds: sustainability for a financial reason

Andrés Fellenberg v.d. Molen, Director & Senior Lead Auditor at Green Partner

Sep 11, 2018 – Recording available for GSTC members

What are visitors First Impressions of your community and what can be learned from them to drive sustainable tourism? (English)

Andy Northrop, Regional Educator, Sustainable Tourism, Greening Michigan Institute, Michigan State University Extension

August 6, 2018 – Recording available for GSTC members

Turismo Comunitario en América Latina para alcanzar los ODS (Españo)

Natalia Naranjo, GSTC Representante de País – Colombia & Ecuador

July 9, 2018 – Recording available for GSTC members

Apoyo al Emprendimiento e innovación social en Turismo Sostenible, Ayllutures (Español)

Susana Conde, GSTC Representante de País – España

May 29, 2018 – Recording available for GSTC members

Climate change and its effects on tourism and from tourism; with case studies from India and around the world (English)

CB (Ram) Ramkumar, GSTC Board Member and Country Representative in India; Founder and Managing Director of Green Dreams for the Planet

April 17, 2018 – Recording available for GSTC members

The PLEDGE on Food Waste: Why and How to Reduce Food Waste (English)

Benjamin Lephilibert, Managing Director, LightBlue Consulting

February 27, 2018 – Recording available for GSTC members

Sustainable Design – EarthCheck’s Building Planning and Design Standard (BPDS) (English)

Marco Sepulveda, General Manager, Sustainability, EarthCheck

January 30, 2018 – Recording available for GSTC members

Cardamom Tented Camp: Your Stay Keeps the Forest Standing (Southwest Cambodia) (English)

Marius Hermann Project Manager, Cardamom Tented Camp

January 23, 2018 – Recording available for GSTC members

Elephant Camps: Assessments on Animal Welfare and Sustainability (English)

Gili Back, Sustainability Manager, Khiri Travel

November 21, 2017 – Recording available for GSTC members

Norway: Sustainable Destination (English)

Ingunn Sørnes, Special Adviser at Innovation Norway, GSTC Board Member

September 20, 2017 – Recording available for GSTC members

5 Key Tourism Trends to Watch: Sustainability for Businesses, Destinations and Consumers (English)

Dr. D’Arcy Dornan, GSTC Brazil Country Representative, GSTC Trainer

Ayako Ezaki, GSTC Training Director

September 14, 2017 – Available on YouTube

New Developments: Sustainable Tourism in Chile and Latin America (Spanish)

Jorge Moller, GSTC Board and Chile/Argentina Country Representative

August 1, 2017

From GSTC Early Adopter to Start Up: Engaging Local Stakeholders in Sustainable Tourism Development (Jackson Hole & Yellowstone) (English)

Tim O’Donoghue, Riverwind Foundation Executive Director

June 21, 2017 – Recording available for GSTC members

Leading Sustainable Tourism Destinations: STTP Case Studies (English)

Dr. Ioannis Pappas, Co-Founder & CEO, Green Evolution SA / GSTC Greece Country Representative

Ayako Ezaki, GSTC Training Director

June 12, 2017 – Available on YouTube

GSTC-Recognized and GSTC-Accredited (English)

Randy Durband, GSTC CEO

May 25, 2017

Consejo de Destinos para la Sostenibilidad: Experiencia de Riviera Maya (Español)

Beatriz Barreal Danel, GSTC Board and Mexico Country Representative

May 24, 2017 – Recording available for GSTC members

Increasing Market Access for your Certified Sustainable Hotels (English)

Irene Lane, GSTC Market Access Working Group Chair

May 16, 2017 – Recording available for GSTC members

Sustainable Management: Lessons Learnt from the Asia Pacific Region (English)

Antje Martins, GSTC Trainer / Training & Corporate Project Manager, EarthCheck

Ayako Ezaki, GSTC Training Director

May 8, 2017 – Available on YouTube

GSTC Sustainable Destinations Program (English)

Kathleen Pessolano, GSTC Destinations Program Director

May 4, 2017 – Recording available for GSTC members

Six Financial Benefits of Good Sustainability Marketing (English)

Dr. Xavier Font, University of Surrey, Travindy

March 23, 2017 – Recording available for GSTC members

Destination Council for Sustainability: Experience from Riviera Maya (English)

Beatriz Barreal Danel, GSTC Board and Mexico Country Representative

March 8, 2017 – Recording available for GSTC members

Demanda, motivaciones y perfil del viajero de Turismo Sostenible (Español)

Susana Conde, GSTC Board and Spain Country Representative

March 1, 2017 – Recording available for GSTC members

Sustainable Tourism Certification in Africa: Water and Waste Practices by Hotels (English)

Dr. Anna Spenceley, GSTC Board Member

February 21, 2017 – Recording available for GSTC members

Sustainable Tourism in China: Developments in the Pandas’ Wolong National Nature Reserve, Sichuan, China (English)

Dr. Lewis Cheung, Infinity (Int’l) Travel Lead Trainer

February 7, 2017 – Recording available for GSTC members

Sustainable Destination Management, Case Study from Brazil (English)

Dr. D’Arcy Dornan, GSTC Brazil Country Representative

Ayako Ezaki, GSTC Training Director

January 24, 2017 – Available on YouTube

Lanzamiento de “GSTC Integrity”: Qué significa? (Español)

Andrés Fellenberg v.d. Molen, GSTC Thecnical Director

Jan 19, 2017

GSTC-Recognized and GSTC-Accredited (English)

Randy Durband, GSTC CEO

January 18, 2017