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20 11, 2024

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Online Courses sponsored by the Georgian Ecotourism Association and the Georgian Tourism Association, concluded successfully

Stefi2024-12-13T00:23:19+08:00noviembre 20th, 2024|

Successful GSTC Sustainable Tourism Trainings were held online from July 1 to 31 and November 4 to 8, 2024, sponsored by the Georgian Ecotourism Association and the Georgian Tourism Association. A total of 72 professionals participated, eager to deepen their knowledge of sustainable tourism. The trainings were conducted by GSTC esteemed Trainers CB Ramkumar [...]

18 11, 2024

La Conferencia GSTC2024 en Sentosa, Singapur, concluye con 500 delegados de 55 países

Stefi2024-12-10T15:48:26+08:00noviembre 18th, 2024|

[Foto de izquierda a derecha: Lee Cheh Hsien - Director General Adjunto de la COSUDE, Randy Durband - Director General de la GSTC, Thien Kwee Eng - Director General de la COSUDE, Luigi Cabrini - Presidente de la GSTC, Alvin Tan - Secretario de Estado del Ministerio de Comercio e Industria y del [...]

15 11, 2024

GSTC Industry Criteria Revision – Second Public Consultation Now Open

Stefi2024-11-15T10:05:52+08:00noviembre 15th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) invites you to provide input on revising the GSTC Hotel Criteria and GSTC Tour Operator Criteria drafts. The second public consultation is now currently active. A report on the revisions from the first public consultation and second public consultation will soon be published. The GSTC Criteria operate as [...]

14 11, 2024

GSTC is officially an Association Member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF)

Stefi2024-12-13T18:39:48+08:00noviembre 14th, 2024|

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) is a global association of accreditation bodies and other entities interested in conformity assessment across management systems, products, processes, services, personnel, validation, verification, and similar conformity assessment programs. IAF primary function is to develop a unified worldwide program of conformity assessment, aimed at reducing risk for businesses and their [...]

14 11, 2024

El Consejo Global de Turismo Sostenible (GSTC) pública los nuevos Criterios de Atractivos Turísticos del GSTC

Stefi2024-12-09T22:54:59+08:00noviembre 14th, 2024|

El Consejo Global de Turismo Sostenible® (GSTC®) se complace en anunciar la publicación de los Criterios de Atractivos Turísticos del GSTC. Desarrollados con el apoyo del Singapore Tourism Board (STB), estos criterios están diseñados para atracciones como parques temáticos, museos, parques nacionales, entre otros, con el objetivo de guiar a las empresas hacia la [...]

13 11, 2024

How to apply for the Early Adopter Program for the GSTC Attraction Criteria

Stefi2024-11-13T11:16:25+08:00noviembre 13th, 2024|

GSTC has designed the Early Adopter Program for the Attraction Criteria to support the development of the applicable implementation of the GSTC Attraction Criteria. Along with the recent new set of criteria, applications are now open for the Early Adopter Program. This two-year program is a valuable opportunity for industry stakeholders to actively engage [...]

13 11, 2024

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council launches the Early Adopter Program for the GSTC Attraction Criteria

Stefi2024-11-13T11:20:16+08:00noviembre 13th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) launched the new GSTC Attraction Criteria in November 2024. GSTC designed the Early Adopter Program to facilitate the practical implementation of the GSTC Attraction Criteria, supporting their development and effective application in the industry. The GSTC Attraction Early Adopter’s Program will begin this January 2025. Applications are now [...]

12 11, 2024

NTUC LearningHub and The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) sign MOU

Stefi2024-11-12T12:26:35+08:00noviembre 12th, 2024|

[Photo credit: Singapore National Trades Union Congress] The partnership aims to equip Singapore’s tourism professionals with essential sustainability skills, aligning training with global sustainability standards for tourism. The partnership also supports key sustainability roadmaps for the Singapore tourism sector and aims to meet evolving demands, aligning with Singapore’s strategic sustainability goals. NTUC [...]

12 11, 2024

Destination Wayfinder Framework & Standard Gains GSTC-Recognized Standard Status

Stefi2024-11-12T22:39:23+08:00noviembre 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, [...]

11 11, 2024

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Introduces It’s Zero Tolerance Policy

Stefi2024-11-11T22:01:43+08:00noviembre 11th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce its Zero Tolerance Policy to address critical issues impacting the tourism industry, including child labor, human exploitation, discrimination, wildlife abuse, and the unnecessary use of single-use plastics. Throughout its history, the GSTC has championed a common language for sustainable tourism, known as the GSTC [...]

11 11, 2024

Trip.com joins GSTC’s Market Access Program

Stefi2024-11-11T16:49:59+08:00noviembre 11th, 2024|

Trip.com now highlights hotels and accommodations certified by a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body Trip.com, one of the world’s leading online travel service providers, has introduced a new feature that highlights sustainable hotels and accommodations certified by a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body. This initiative aims to make it easier for travelers to identify and book sustainable hotels/accommodations, [...]

9 11, 2024

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Wakkanai, Japan, concluded successfully

Stefi2025-02-03T22:20:43+08:00noviembre 9th, 2024|

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by the Hokkaido District Transport Bureau for their employees and stakeholders, concluded successfully. A total of 18 participants successfully attended the training held from the 6th to the 8th of November, 2024, in Wakkanai, Hokkaido, Japan. The three-day training was led by GSTC Trainer [...]

7 11, 2024

GSTC at World Economic Forum Executive Roundtable

Stefi2024-12-16T19:01:24+08:00noviembre 7th, 2024|

GSTC CEO Randy Durband participated at the World Economic Forum Executive Roundtable on the Future of Travel and Tourism and other sessions as part of their Urban Transformation Forum held at the Salesforce Tower in San Francisco, USA, in October 2024. This Roundtable gathered 25 prominent leaders from the public and private sectors to [...]

5 11, 2024

The City of Sapporo joins GSTC

Stefi2024-11-05T17:43:58+08:00noviembre 5th, 2024|

The City of Sapporo has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Sapporo City, with a population of 1.96 million, is the economic and cultural center of Hokkaido, combining urban development with natural surroundings. The city receives visitors from both Japan and abroad, offering scenic landscapes across all four seasons. [...]

4 11, 2024

“Policy Pathways Towards a More Sustainable Cruise Tourism Sector” – A Blue Tourism Initiative

Stefi2024-11-04T16:55:12+08:00noviembre 4th, 2024|

The working document “Policy Pathways Towards a More Sustainable Cruise Tourism Sector,” led by the Blue Tourism Initiative has been released. Representing GSTC, Dr. Ioannis Pappas, GSTC Director for the Mediterranean Region, provided valuable insights and feedback on sustainable practices within the cruise industry by reviewing and contributing to the working document. On October [...]

3 11, 2024

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Tokyo, sponsored by the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau, concluded successfully

Stefi2025-02-03T20:08:45+08:00noviembre 3rd, 2024|

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course sponsored by the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB) held from the 28th of October to the 31st of October concluded successfully. A total of 21 participants successfully attended the training in Tokyo. The sessions were led by GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, a Representative of Daisetsuzan Nature School. Participants [...]

2 11, 2024

Luigi Cabrini, Presidente de GSTC, estuvo presente en el 10° Congreso Peruano de Turismo – CONPETUR CUSCO 2024

Stefi2024-11-02T20:29:24+08:00noviembre 2nd, 2024|

Ubicada en las tierras altas andinas y conocida por su importancia histórica como antigua capital del Imperio Inca, Cusco fue el escenario del 10º Congreso de Turismo del Perú, CONPETUR 2024, celebrado los días 24 y 25 de octubre de 2024. Luigi Cabrini, presidente del Consejo Global de Turismo Sostenible [...]

1 11, 2024

GSTC published revised GSTC Accreditation Manual for Certification of Hotel/Accommodation & Tour Operator

Stefi2024-11-01T20:40:06+08:00noviembre 1st, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has revised the GSTC Accreditation Manual for Certification of Hotel/Accommodation & Tour Operator. Version 4.0, now titled the GSTC Accreditation Manual for Certification Bodies - Industry: Hotel/Accommodation & Tour Operator, was approved on November 1, 2024. The Manual is available on the following webpage: GSTC Accreditation Documents.Given the dynamic [...]

30 10, 2024

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Aizuwakamatsu, Japan, concluded successfully

Stefi2025-02-25T21:44:25+08:00octubre 30th, 2024|

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by the AiCT Consortium General Incorporated Association for their tourism stakeholders in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima, Japan, concluded successfully. From October 16th to the 18th, 2024, 26 participants attended the three-day training in Japanese. GSTC Trainer Mami Futagami, Dr. Professor Emeritus at Meijo University, led [...]

30 10, 2024

GSTC was present at FHA-HoReCa 2024

Stefi2024-10-30T18:02:42+08:00octubre 30th, 2024|

Rita Kuan, Market Development Manager at the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), took the stage at the FHA-HoReCa 2024 event, held in Singapore from October 22 to 25. In her presentation titled “Embark on a Journey of Sustainable Tourism with GSTC,” she shared her insights on the importance of the GSTC Criteria, the global [...]