GSTC Members

26 02, 2024

Uganda Tourism Board joins GSTC

2024-02-26T19:06:26+08:002月 26th, 2024|

Uganda Tourism Board has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa known for its diverse geography and cultural variety. The country's landscape ranges from the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains to the extensive Lake Victoria, the largest lake on the continent. The capital, Kampala, [...]

16 02, 2024

Destination Assessment of The Islands of Tahiti, French Polynesia

2024-03-12T23:10:28+08:002月 16th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) conducted a Destination Assessment of The Islands of Tahiti, French Polynesia, from August to December 2023. The Destination Assessment was led by Dr. Mihee Kang, GSTC Global Assurance Director, with the full support of Tahiti Tourisme.  The Islands of Tahiti (also known as French Polynesia), situated in the [...]

2 02, 2024

Destination Re-Assessment of Dubrovnik, Croatia

2024-02-02T15:58:13+08:002月 2nd, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) conducted a Destination Re-Assessment of Dubrovnik, Croatia from February to April 2023. The Destination Re-Assessment was led by Dr. Ioannis Pappas, GSTC Director Mediterranean Region and commissioned by the Dubrovnik Municipality, with the support of its Tourism Board.  GSTC conducted Dubrovnik’s first Destination Assessment four years ago in [...]

31 01, 2024

Nippon Travel Agency Joins GSTC

2024-01-31T14:14:16+08:001月 31st, 2024|

Nippon Travel Agency (NTA), founded in 1905, by Shinsuke Minami, holds the distinguished title of being Japan's oldest travel agency. With over a century of expertise, NTA has consistently dedicated itself to crafting exceptional travel experiences.  The West Japan Railway Company (JR West), serving as the parent company of NTA, fortifies NTA's capabilities, empowering [...]

16 01, 2024

German National Tourist Board joins GSTC

2024-01-16T14:55:21+08:001月 16th, 2024|

German National Tourist Board has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) works on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action to represent Germany as a tourist destination. Working closely with the German travel industry and private-sector partners and trade [...]

15 12, 2023

Fukuoka City Joins GSTC

2024-01-19T18:33:31+08:0012月 15th, 2023|

Fukuoka City has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), as the first municipality destination member in Japan.  Fukuoka City, situated in the northern part of Kyushu Island, Japan, emerges as a vibrant hub blending modernity with rich cultural heritage. This bustling metropolis, with its roots in the ancient city [...]

12 12, 2023

Seychelles Joins GSTC

2023-12-12T18:32:53+08:0012月 12th, 2023|

Seychelles Ministry of Tourism has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Seychelles is an archipelago nestled in the heart of the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar and about 1,600 km east of Kenya, renowned for its vibrant marine life. Seychelles comprises 115 islands, the majority of which are uninhabited. [...]

7 12, 2023

Destination Canada Joins GSTC

2023-12-07T23:46:14+08:0012月 7th, 2023|

Destination Canada Becomes a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Canada encompasses a vast expanse of diverse landscapes and rich history. Spanned by the transcontinental Canadian Pacific Railway, Canada's terrain unfurls from the rugged peaks of the Rockies, through the expansive prairies, dense boreal forests, and along the rugged Atlantic coastline.  Destination [...]

21 11, 2023

Serbia Joins and signs MOU with GSTC

2023-11-21T16:52:32+08:0011月 21st, 2023|

The Ministry of Tourism and Youth of the Republic of Serbia has joined as a Member the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). With the support of the United Nations Development Programme, the Republic of Serbia officially became a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Serbia has many opportunities and potentials for the development [...]

26 10, 2023

Dalarna Joins GSTC

2023-10-30T16:46:35+08:0010月 26th, 2023|

Visit Dalarna has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Located in central Sweden, Dalarna stands as a significant region steeped in cultural history. Its historical traces, evident in landmarks like the Unesco-listed Falun Copper Mine and the old villages, hark back to earlier Swedish eras, embedding a profound historical [...]

6 10, 2023

Ecpat Upcoming Global Events: Child Protection in Travel and Tourism

2023-10-06T17:24:41+08:0010月 6th, 2023|

Around the UN General Assembly in New York (UNGA 78) which theme is: “Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and the sustainability for all.”, two UN reports will be presented to the States on the topic of the need [...]

29 09, 2023

GSTC Workshop and Training in Japan Successfully Completed

2023-09-29T00:47:18+08:009月 29th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) recently held a significant workshop and training classes in Tokyo, Japan, from the 27th to the 28th of September 2023, in collaboration with JTB Corp. The GSTC Workshop sponsored by JTB was held the 27th of September at the JTB Corp office in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo. With over 40 participants [...]

20 09, 2023

Flight Centre Travel Group Joins GSTC

2023-09-20T16:28:56+08:009月 20th, 2023|

Flight Centre Travel Group has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council - further cementing its commitment to environmental sustainability across its global business operations and signaling to its industry partners the necessity of lower carbon footprints. “Flight [...]

19 09, 2023

Destination Assessment in Port city Kotor

2023-09-19T17:58:17+08:009月 19th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the municipality of Kotor and the port of Kotor in Montenegro will cooperate to conduct a destination assessment in the historic port city. Kotor is an important cruise port in the Adriatic region. The city of Kotor, set against a mountainous backdrop, is [...]

18 09, 2023

Mandai Wildlife Group Joins GSTC

2023-09-18T14:55:08+08:009月 18th, 2023|

Mandai Wildlife Group has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Mandai Wildlife Group is the steward of the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, a wildlife and nature destination in northern Singapore. It is home to a variety of wildlife parks including Bird Paradise, Night Safari, River Wonders and Singapore Zoo, connecting [...]

13 09, 2023

Los Angeles Joins GSTC

2023-10-30T16:52:14+08:009月 13th, 2023|

Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (Los Angeles Tourism)  has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Tourism is one of the largest industries in L.A. County, generating important tax revenues for public services. A key economic development tool, which sparks investment in hospitality infrastructure and attractions, supports hundreds of [...]

5 09, 2023

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Joins GSTC

2023-10-30T16:59:28+08:009月 5th, 2023|

GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) welcomes Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts as a member to the Council. The GSTC is an independent and neutral organization that represents a diverse and global membership, including national and provincial governments, leading travel companies, hotels, tour operators, NGO’s, individuals and communities – all striving to achieve best practices [...]

1 09, 2023

Japan Airlines Joins GSTC

2024-01-18T21:34:14+08:009月 1st, 2023|

Japan Airlines Joins GSTC Japan Airlines (JAL) was established in 1951 as the first wholly Japanese commercial airline post-war and celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2021. It is a member of the oneworld Alliance and operates a number of businesses centered on international air transportation. Sustainability Commitment Japan Airlines is striving for net zero [...]

12 07, 2023

Destination Assessment of Sonoma County, California

2023-08-04T04:38:21+08:007月 12th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) conducted a Destination Assessment of Sonoma County, California from February to November 2022. The Destination Assessment was led by Dr. Kelly Bricker, GSTC Vice-Chair, with the full support of Sonoma County Tourism (SCT). Sonoma County Tourism Overview Encompassing 1,575 square miles in northwestern California, Sonoma County is known [...]

10 07, 2023

İzmir Joins GSTC

2023-10-30T17:06:00+08:007月 10th, 2023|

İzmir Metropolitan Municipality has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Situated on the western coast of Türkiye, Izmir serves as a prominent nexus in the Aegean region. Its historical roots, seen in sites like Ephesus and Pergamon, trace back to Greek and Roman times, adding a rich layer of [...]