The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) announced last year the third revision of the GSTC Industry Criteria after announcing version 3 in 2016. The first and second public consultations have been accomplished as set in the Terms of Reference. We are now extending an invitation to all stakeholders in the industry to engage in [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by the Nasu Tourism Association for its employees, concluded successfully. It was held in Nasu-machi, Japan, from the 10th to the 11th of February 2025. A total of 24 participants attended the training, and GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, Representative of Daisetsuzan Nature School, led the course. The two-day [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Hospitality Course organized by Ascott at their global training center, ACE, in Singapore, concluded successfully. Held between February 19 and 21, 2025, with a total of 16 participants, the course aimed to strengthen understanding and application of the GSTC Hotel Criteria, the global standards for sustainability in travel and tourism. Delivered [...]
The Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) who joined GSTC as a Destination Member in 2020, sponsored three GSTC Sustainable Tourism Trainings in different locations for destination representatives and tourism industry stakeholders in Japan. The GSTC Trainings in Japan were held in the following destinations: 1. Tsuruoka Yamagata, from the 14th to the 16th of December, [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by Himeji City for its employees concluded successfully. It was held in Himeji City, Japan, from the 3rd to the 5th of February 2025. A total of 16 participants attended the training, and GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, Representative of Daisetsuzan Nature School, led the [...]
[From left to right: Silvia Rial, Corporate and Sectoral Sustainability Manager at the UN Global Compact Spain, Oswaldo Betancort, President of the Cabildo of Lanzarote, Luigi Cabrini, Chair of GSTC and Héctor Fernández, CEO of the Lanzarote Society for External Promotion.] Epicentro Lanzarote, a two-day event dedicated to advancing sustainable tourism awareness at [...]
In 2024, Japan hosted seventeen GSTC Sustainable Tourism Trainings, reinforcing the country’s commitment to sustainable tourism development. These sessions, held across various regions, have provided hospitality professionals, destination managers, and tourist industry stakeholders with essential knowledge and skills for advocating sustainable tourism practices; allowing attendees to learn in depth the GSTC Criteria, the global [...]
Internova Travel Group has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Internova Travel Group is one of the largest travel services companies in the world and manages leisure, business, and franchise firms through a portfolio of distinctive divisions. Internova represents more than 100,000 travel advisors in over 6,000 company-owned and [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) collaborates with the Lanzarote Society for External Promotion (SPEL - Turismo Lanzarote) and the UN Global Compact Spain to launch "Epicentro Lanzarote," a two-day gathering aiming to enhance regional awareness of sustainable tourism practices. Located in the Canary Islands, Spain, Lanzarote is renowned for its unique volcanic landscapes [...]
GSTC will be present at ITB Berlin 2025. Under the motto "The world of travel lives here," ITB Berlin 2025 expects exhibitors and trade visitors from all over the world at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds from March 4th to 6th, 2025. Roi Ariel, GSTC General Manager, will give a keynote presentation about Promoting Sustainable [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by Nikko Natural Science Museum for their employees and locals, concluded successfully. It was held in Nikko City, Japan, from the 19th to the 21st of January 2025. A total of 17 participants attended the training, and GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, Representative of Daisetsuzan Nature School, led the [...]
The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is based on a mutual interest to advance a more resilient and sustainable travel and tourism industry through collaborative activities. These initiatives include the exchange of information, joint outreach efforts, and coordinated events [...]
Overview GSTC has developed a credible assurance program for hotels, tour operators, and destinations and has been extending it to MICE and Attractions. The growth of the GSTC Assurance Program requires qualified senior managers with deep knowledge and experience in accreditation. See the GSTC Accreditation Senior Manager Job Description for full details. Roles & [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by the Tokyo Mountain Side DMC Co, for their stakeholders concluded successfully. It was held in Akiruno City, Tokyo, Japan, from the 7th to the 9th of January 2025. Nineteen participants attended the training, which was delivered by GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, Representative of Daisetsuzan Nature [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the International MICE Summit (IMS) held in Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from December 15 to 17, 2024. The Saudi Conventions and Exhibitions General Authority (SCEGA) hosted the event. With a three-day interactive program that featured plenary sessions, panel [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is proud to announce the launch of its new training program tailored specifically for the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. This milestone follows the publication of the GSTC MICE Criteria last year, marking a significant step in promoting sustainable practices across events globally. The new GSTC [...]
Portrait Milano is the 1st Hotel in Milano, Italy to obtain GSTC Certification by Dream&Charme, a GSTC-Accredited certification body. The GSTC Certification is based on the globally recognized standard for sustainable tourism, the GSTC Hotel Criteria. Portrait Milano becomes the 1st Hotel in Milano, Italy to obtain GSTC Certification by Dream&Charme, a GSTC-Accredited certification [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), in partnership with the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), announced in August its plans to expand the GSTC Criteria, the global standards for sustainable tourism, by developing a new set specifically for tourism-related food service providers. These forthcoming criteria, with an official name to be determined, [...]
2025 Eligibility for GSTC-Recognized Standards and Required Accreditation The GSTC Standards 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 that [...]
At GSTC we work with partners to measure and offset the carbon emissions associated with our conferences. The GSTC2023 Global Conference, held in Antalya, Türkiye, brought together 350 tourism professionals from 51 countries, providing a valuable platform for advancing sustainable tourism practices while adhering to our environmental responsibility. The carbon footprint refers to the [...]
