Latest GSTC News and Updates

10 08, 2022

Destination Stewardship Report – Summer 2022 (Volume 3, Issue 1)

Tiffany Chan2022-08-11T00:44:18+08:00August 10th, 2022|

Destination Stewardship Report Summer 2022 July-September (Volume 3, Issue 1) The Destination Stewardship Report is an e-quarterly collaboration between the Destination Stewardship Center, Center for Responsible Travel, and Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Our goal is to provide practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic [...]

28 07, 2022

Completion of GSTC Destination Assessments in the Greek Cities of Corfu and Heraklion

rariel2022-07-28T17:51:26+08:00July 28th, 2022|

Athens, 28 July 2022. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world's largest cruise industry trade association, welcomes the completion of sustainability destination assessments in the popular Greek cruise destinations of Corfu and Heraklion. The project, co-funded by CLIA in partnership with the two municipalities and port authorities, was conducted by the Global Sustainable Tourism [...]

12 07, 2022

‘GreenSign Catalog Standard’ Announced as a GSTC-Recognized Standard

Tiffany Chan2022-07-13T02:24:33+08:00July 12th, 2022|

The GSTC is pleased to announce that the ‘GreenSign Catalog Standard’ has achieved ‘GSTC-Recognized Standard’ status. The GreenSign program was created for the hotel industry by GreenSign Institut GmbH and is based in Berlin, Germany. With many hotels in 15 countries using this standard, GreenSign is also represented outside of Germany, mainly in Europe. [...]

10 07, 2022

Ocean Panel: Expert Perspective by Randy Durband, GSTC

Tiffany Chan2022-07-14T02:19:55+08:00July 10th, 2022|

Vision setting: A sustainable coastal and marine tourism sector in 2030 and 2050 What is sustainable coastal and marine tourism in 2030 and 2050? What are three key shifts needed by 2025 to achieve this ambitious vision? Expert Perspective by Randy Durband, CEO of GSTC on Ocean Panel. Coastal and marine tourism is enormous [...]

10 07, 2022

Ocean Panel: Expert Perspective by Caroline Tippett, WWF

Tiffany Chan2022-07-14T02:19:17+08:00July 10th, 2022|

Vision setting: A sustainable coastal and marine tourism sector in 2030 and 2050 What is sustainable coastal and marine tourism in 2030 and 2050? What are three key shifts needed by 2025 to achieve this ambitious vision? Expert Perspective by Caroline Tippett, Vice President of Ocean Markets and Finance, World Wildlife Fund, published on [...]

9 07, 2022

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training for Pacific Tourism Organisation

Tiffany Chan2022-07-09T00:49:57+08:00July 9th, 2022|

Sustainable Tourism Capacity Building Opportunity Extended to SPTO Members and Staff The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) will be sponsoring ten participants from SPTO member countries to participate in a four-week GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training. The training offers practical insights and expert guidance to assist tourism destinations and businesses in implementing effective steps and achieving [...]

2 07, 2022

Training Report: GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training for Singapore Tourism Board

Tiffany Chan2022-07-14T06:24:08+08:00July 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. [...]

24 06, 2022

MakeMyTrip Joins GSTC

Tiffany Chan2022-06-24T15:48:22+08:00June 24th, 2022|

MakeMyTrip has joined as a Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) member. New Delhi, June 24, 2022— MakeMyTrip, India's leading online travel company, today announced becoming a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). With this step, MakeMyTrip joins a select band of travel companies across the world that are taking the lead in [...]

14 06, 2022

Traveloka Joins GSTC

rariel2022-06-14T12:21:22+08:00June 14th, 2022|

Traveloka has become a member of the GSTC Singapore, 14 June 2022 — Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s lifestyle superapp, today announced that it officially joins the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) global network as a member. This membership is a part of Traveloka’s strategic effort in preserving the environment, which underlines the company’s commitment in [...]

3 06, 2022

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course Conducted in Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

Tiffany Chan2022-07-03T08:08:02+08:00June 3rd, 2022|

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training: May 30 - June 2, 2022 The GSTC delivered a 3-day in-person training on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Led by GSTC Trainer Angela Nagy, the training class also featured expert contributors, including Rebecca Mackenzie (Culinary Tourism Alliance), John Winter (Harbour Air) and Dave Bodaly (Petroglyph Development Group). The audience was [...]

2 06, 2022

Training Report: GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training for DASTA

Tiffany Chan2022-06-24T05:39:38+08:00June 2nd, 2022|

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Refresher Class (May 26-27) and Training (May 30 - June 2, 2022) for DASTA The GSTC delivered a 2-day refresher class and 3-day in-person training for Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA) at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Bangkok, Thailand. The training was led by Dr. Mihee Kang, [...]

31 05, 2022

Amex Global Business Travel ESG Report 2021

Tiffany Chan2022-08-13T09:27:42+08:00May 31st, 2022|

Amex GBT's 2021 report documents achievements and commitments in environmental sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion, and governance standards. American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) maintains a joint compliance program with their Travel Partner Network of approximately 100 independent travel agencies that function as licensees and form a critical component of their supply chain. This [...]

27 05, 2022

Sustainability in Global Business Travel

Tiffany Chan2022-05-31T04:01:31+08:00May 27th, 2022|

Sustainability in Global Business Travel Business travel brings people together and fosters economic growth within and across national boundaries. For this to continue, however, the industry must ensure people can effectively connect in-person and conduct business globally while doing what is right for society and the planet. The need to address sustainability has grown [...]

27 05, 2022

Tablet Hotels: The Hotel Experts at the Michelin Guide

Tiffany Chan2022-07-06T14:16:08+08:00May 27th, 2022|

Tablet Hotels is shining a brighter spotlight on hotels that benefit their surroundings. As a trusted link between travelers and destinations, and the hotel experts at the Michelin Guide, Tablet has a responsibility to prioritize socially conscious tourism. Hotels in the Tablet selection have always been required to meet high standards of style, service, [...]

24 05, 2022

Rebuilding Tourism in Asia-Pacific by Economist Impact

Tiffany Chan2022-05-31T04:01:49+08:00May 24th, 2022|

Rebuilding tourism in Asia-Pacific: A more conscious traveller? This report by Economist Impact, and sponsored by Airbnb, explores the recovery of tourism in the Asia-Pacific region. It looks at ways in which travel could change with the rise of the conscious traveller. The report is based on extensive desk research and a survey of [...]

11 05, 2022

Destination Stewardship Report – Spring 2022 (Volume 2, Issue 4)

Tiffany Chan2022-05-21T01:11:28+08:00May 11th, 2022|

Destination Stewardship Report Spring 2022 April-June (Volume 2, Issue 4) The Destination Stewardship Report is an e-quarterly collaboration between the Destination Stewardship Center, Center for Responsible Travel, and Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Our goal is to provide practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic [...]

28 04, 2022

GSTC Webinar Recording on the Future of Business Travel

Tiffany Chan2022-04-29T01:13:37+08:00April 28th, 2022|

On April 28th, 2022, the GSTC hosted a public webinar 'Business Travel is Wounded, but Certainly not Dead'. What does the future of business travel look like? In a panel discussion, a group of experts shared their knowledge on how we can introduce operational standards, the importance of data and communications, as well as [...]

23 04, 2022

WTTC Launches Hotel Sustainability Basics

Tiffany Chan2022-04-29T01:53:00+08:00April 23rd, 2022|

WTTC launches major hotel sustainability initiative at its Global Summit in Manila The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its ‘Hotel Sustainability Basics’, a coordinated set of basic actions that hotels should implement as a minimum at the beginning of their sustainability journey. The initiative was launched at WTTC's Global Summit in Manila in [...]

23 04, 2022

Destination Assessment of Heraklion

Tiffany Chan2022-05-03T23:03:18+08:00April 23rd, 2022|

April 2022 – The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) conducted a Destination Assessment of Heraklion, Greece, from March to December 2021. The Destination Assessment was led by Dr. Ioannis Pappas, GSTC Program Director for the Mediterranean Region, working closely with Heraklion’s authorities. Heraklion Tourism Overview Heraklion is the largest region of Crete and a [...]

22 04, 2022

Vorarlberg Joins GSTC

Tiffany Chan2022-04-24T22:39:00+08:00April 22nd, 2022|

Vorarlberg State Tourist Board has joined as a Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) member. Vorarlberg State Tourist Board (Vorarlberg Tourismus GmbH) is a tourism organization for the State of Vorarlberg and the Vorarlberg Chamber of Commerce. Their purpose is to implement measures directly or indirectly suitable for promoting sustainable tourism in Vorarlberg. The company [...]

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