GSTC Recognition Archives

1 01, 2025

2025 Eligibility for GSTC-Recognized Standards and Required Accreditation

Stefi2025-01-09T19:26:29+08:00January 1st, 2025|

2025 Eligibility for GSTC-Recognized Standards and Required Accreditation The GSTC Criteria represent the global standards for sustainable travel and tourism. Certification is a crucial aspect of implementing these standards, involving third-party assessments to ensure compliance with the standards. While the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) does not conduct certifications directly, it accredits Certification Bodies [...]

12 11, 2024

Destination Wayfinder Framework & Standard Gains GSTC-Recognized Standard Status

Stefi2024-11-12T22:39:23+08:00November 12th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the ‘Destination Wayfinder Framework & Standard’ has gained GSTC-Recognized Standard status, meaning that it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Destination Criteria Version 2.0. The Wayfinder, powered by Miles Partnership, is a destination management tool enabling tourism organizations to measure, [...]

28 06, 2024

Thailand’s Green Hotel Plus Gains GSTC-Recognized Standard Status

Stefi2024-06-28T17:38:07+08:00June 28th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that “Green Hotel Plus” and its Thai version (เกณฑ์ Green Hotel Plus) have gained GSTC-Recognized Standard status, meaning they have been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria. For over 10 years, the Environmentally Friendly Hotel Project (Green Hotel), led by the [...]

15 05, 2024

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council launches GSTC Recognition for MICE Sustainability Standards

Stefi2024-05-15T14:14:21+08:00May 15th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that Sustainable MICE Standards can apply and seek Recognition to adhere to the GSTC MICE Criteria. The GSTC MICE Criteria was developed for Venues, Event Organizers, and Events & Exhibitions, aiming to guide businesses toward implementing sustainable practices in response to the growing focus [...]

19 04, 2024

Preferred by Nature Standard gains GSTC-Recognized Standard Status

Stefi2024-04-19T15:29:45+08:00April 19th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the “Preferred by Nature Standard for Sustainable Travel Activities v1.0” in English and Spanish, has gained GSTC-Recognized Standard status, meaning it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria. Preferred by Nature is an international non-profit organization, dedicated to promoting [...]

18 04, 2024

Bioscore Standard gains GSTC-Recognized Standard Status

Stefi2024-05-10T17:22:40+08:00April 18th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the Bioscore Standard in English and Spanish has gained GSTC-Recognized Standard status, meaning they have been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria. Bioscore is a technology company based in Valencia, Spain, that aims to integrate sustainability into hotels, enhancing competitiveness [...]

16 04, 2024

Six Senses Sustainable Operations Guidelines Gain GSTC-Recognized Standard Status

Stefi2024-04-16T18:10:10+08:00April 16th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the “Sustainable Operations Guidelines” of Six Senses has gained GSTC-Recognized Standard status, meaning that the guidelines document has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria. Six Senses Sustainable Operations Guidelines have been developed to ensure that all Six Senses properties [...]

8 03, 2024

Weeva Sustainability Management Standard gains GSTC-Recognized Standard Status

Stefi2024-03-08T15:43:51+08:00March 8th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the ‘Weeva Sustainability Management Standard’ version 1, dated January 2024, has gained GSTC-Recognized Standard status, meaning it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria. Weeva is a SaaS platform that enables tourism businesses to adopt measurable and holistic sustainability [...]

12 02, 2024

Green Tourism Criteria Gains GSTC-Recognized Standard Status

Stefi2024-02-12T16:27:08+08:00February 12th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the ‘Green Tourism Criteria for Hotels & Other Accommodation’ Version 10 dated 20th December 2023, has gained GSTC-Recognized Standard status, meaning it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria. The Green Tourism Criteria is based on three principles, caring [...]

8 02, 2024

Barceló ReGen Standards v1.0 Gains GSTC-Recognized Standard Status

Stefi2024-02-08T16:48:28+08:00February 8th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the ‘Barceló ReGen Standards v1.0’, has gained GSTC-Recognized Standard status, meaning it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria. “Barceló ReGen” is the name of Barcelo’s new sustainability plan, which aimes to drive forward a profound cultural transformation in [...]

21 12, 2023

Travelife Ltd revised Standard for Accommodation Providers Gains GSTC-Recognized Status

Stefi2023-12-21T16:39:59+08:00December 21st, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the Travelife Ltd revised standard for accommodation providers has gained GSTC-Recognized status, meaning it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria. Travelife for Accommodation* revised standard, the first revision since 2014, reflects new and emerging sustainability issues and focuses [...]

27 11, 2023

Stay for the Planet Gains GSTC-Recognized Status

Stefi2023-11-27T16:45:04+08:00November 27th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the Stay for the Planet Regulations and Technical Notes v.2.0, has gained GSTC-Recognized Standard status, meaning it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria. The recognized standard is used in the Stay for the Planet, which is a hotel [...]

17 10, 2023

Ambassador Level of La Buena Huella Standard Gains GSTC-Recognized Status

Stefi2023-10-17T13:46:57+08:00October 17th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the Ambassador Level of La Buena Huella’s Standard set out in “ARC360. LA BUENA HUELLA. V.7” has gained GSTC-Recognized status, meaning it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria. The GSTC-Recognized status refers to the standard itself, indicating that [...]

30 08, 2023

Qualmark Standard Gains GSTC-Recognized Status

Stefi2023-08-30T08:04:33+08:00August 30th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Criteria (v1.2 July 2023) has gained GSTC-Recognized status, meaning it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria. Qualmark is the first GSTC-Recognized Standard developed in New Zealand that aims to help tourism businesses become [...]

18 07, 2023

Miosotis Azores Standard Gains GSTC-Recognized Status

Stefi2023-07-18T18:09:30+08:00July 18th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the Miosotis Azores Standard has gained GSTC-Recognized status, meaning it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria. The Miosotis Azores Standard aims to promote the preservation and economic enhancement of cultural and natural heritage, based on the balance between [...]

13 07, 2023

Intertek’s EcoCheck Standard Gains GSTC-Recognized Status

Stefi2023-07-13T18:30:15+08:00July 13th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that Intertek’s EcoCheck Standard has gained GSTC-Recognized status, meaning it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria. EcoCheck takes a systemic approach to sustainability through a series of checkpoints. This means looking at all aspects of the operation. EcoCheck Standards [...]

30 06, 2023

Cabo Verde Gains GSTC-Recognized Status

Stefi2023-06-30T18:47:46+08:00June 30th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the Cabo Verde Sustainability Standard for Tourist Accommodation and Cabo Verde Sustainability Standard for Tour Operators have gained GSTC-Recognized status, meaning it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria. In addition, the Cabo Verde Sustainability Standard for Destinations has [...]

22 06, 2023

Pacific Sustainable Tourism Destination Standard Gains GSTC-Recognized Status

Stefi2023-06-22T17:37:24+08:00June 22nd, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Destination Standard (PSTS) for destinations has gained GSTC-Recognized status as equivalent to the GSTC Destination Criteria. Promoting sustainable tourism planning and development in the Pacific region is one of SPTO’s key strategic priorities as articulated in its Strategic Plan [...]

20 06, 2023

Booking.com System Gains GSTC-Recognized Status

Stefi2023-06-20T16:50:33+08:00June 20th, 2023|

Booking.com System Used for the Travel Sustainable Program Gains GSTC-Recognized Status The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that Booking.com’s system used for the Travel Sustainable program has gained GSTC-Recognized Status, meaning the program is based on presenting and encouraging the use of the full GSTC Industry Criteria. Booking.com’s Travel Sustainable [...]

16 06, 2023

Nature’s Best Sweden Standard gains GSTC-Recognized Status

Stefi2023-06-15T00:01:35+08:00June 16th, 2023|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the standard ‘Nature’s Best Sweden’ has gained GSTC-Recognized status, meaning it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria. Nature’s Best® is the Swedish standard for ecotourism accommodation and tour operators providing natural and cultural experience for the conscious travelers. [...]