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9 04, 2024

GSTC Sustainable Hospitality Course at Ascott Centre for Excellence in Singapore concluded successfully

Stefi2024-04-09T18:28:35+08:004月 9th, 2024|

The GSTC Sustainable Hospitality Course at the Ascott Centre for Excellence was held from March 25th to 27th, 2024 in Singapore. This training is part of GSTC’s and Ascott’s training partnership agreement. Sixteen professionals from hotels and service residences, spanning diverse roles such as front office, engineering, housekeeping, and operations/residence management, convened to exchange [...]

3 11, 2023

Inaugural GSTC Training Following MOU Agreement with Ascott

Stefi2023-11-03T20:42:44+08:0011月 3rd, 2023|

[Photo 1: Mr. CB Ramkumar, GSTC Vice-Chair & South Asia Program Director leading the training.] The first GSTC Training held after the MOU agreement between Ascott and GSTC, has concluded successfully, held from the 11th to the 13th of October, at ACE in Singapore, with a total of 29 participants, the course was [...]

11 07, 2023

Singapore’s Republic Polytechnic School of Hospitality Attends GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course

Stefi2023-07-11T16:34:26+08:007月 11th, 2023|

In pursuit of sustainable practices in tourism, staff and alumni from Singapore’s Republic Polytechnic's School of Hospitality participated in the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, held from the 14th to the 16th of June, 2023. GSTC Trainer Mochamad Nalendra imparted insights during the course, sharing how the tourism sector can successfully incorporate sustainability best practices [...]

1 03, 2023

Singapore becomes certified to the GSTC Destination Criteria

Stefi2023-03-06T17:43:42+08:003月 1st, 2023|

GSTC Member News Singapore becomes certified to the GSTC Destination Criteria Singapore, 1st March 2023 – Singapore has been certified to the GSTC Destination Criteria by Vireo Srl, a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body. This reflects Singapore’s efforts and commitment in becoming a sustainable urban destination. Singapore’s achievement reflects the commitment towards the Singapore Green Plan 2030, and [...]

2 07, 2022

Training Report: GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training for Singapore Tourism Board

Tiffany Chan2022-07-14T06:24:08+08:007月 2nd, 2022|

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training for Singapore Tourism Board (STB) The GSTC delivered a 3-day in-person training for Singapore Tourism Board (STB) from June 29th to July 1st, 2022. The training was led by Dr. Mihee Kang, GSTC Director for Asia-Pacific, and Randy Durband, GSTC CEO. A total of 25 staff members participated in the training. [...]

30 03, 2022

Singapore Hotel Sustainability Roadmap

Tiffany Chan2022-08-27T10:07:36+08:003月 30th, 2022|

Singapore Hotel Sustainability Roadmap On March 21st, 2022, the Singapore Hotel Association (SHA) and GSTC Destination Member, Singapore Tourism Board (STB), announced the launch of the Hotel Sustainability Roadmap at the inaugural Hotel Sustainability Conference and Marketplace, held at Sands Expo and Convention Centre. In line with the Singapore Green Plan 2030, the roadmap [...]

23 11, 2021

Sentosa Joins GSTC

Tiffany Chan2021-11-23T10:47:10+08:0011月 23rd, 2021|

Sentosa Development Corporation has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), paving the way for the island destination to achieve certification as a sustainable destination. Sentosa is Singapore’s premier island resort getaway, home to an exciting array of themed attractions, award-winning spa retreats, lush rainforests, golden sandy beaches, resort accommodations, [...]

27 10, 2021

Singapore Joins GSTC

rariel2021-10-27T11:39:03+08:0010月 27th, 2021|

The Singapore Tourism Board has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is Singapore’s lead development agency for tourism. Working closely with the tourism industry, STB seeks to strengthen Singapore’s position as one of the world’s most vibrant destinations for business and leisure travellers. These efforts [...]

16 04, 2021

Saving Cultural Heritage: The Singapore Hawkers Case

Tiffany Chan2021-08-08T01:56:46+08:004月 16th, 2021|

Destination Stewardship Report – Spring 2021 (Volume 1, Issue 4) This post is from the Destination Stewardship Report (Spring 2021, Volume 1, Issue 4), an e-quarterly publication that provides practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic world. Drives for sustainability may sometimes overlook [...]