The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Destination Assessment of the Cook Islands took place between September 2024 and January 2025. The Cook Islands lie between French Polynesia to the east and Tonga to the west, situated about 3,000 kilometers (1,865 miles) northeast of New Zealand. The islands are of volcanic origin, with Rarotonga— the [...]
Today’s tourism industry features a significant presence of micro and small enterprises (MSEs). Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises are essential to the tourism and travel sector, representing approximately 80% of all tourism enterprises worldwide and up to 98% in select G20 nations (International Council for Small Business, 2024*). Tourism MSEs play an important role [...]
La Conferencia de 2025 del Consejo Global de Turismo Sostenible (GSTC) se celebrará en Fiyi del 5 al 8 de agosto de 2025. Este evento emblemático reunirá a líderes mundiales en turismo sostenible, incluidos representantes gubernamentales, gestores de destinos, profesionales del sector y expertos en sostenibilidad, con el fin de impulsar el futuro del [...]
Buscamos un pasante motivado y orientado a los detalles para unirse a la Secretaría Técnica de AYLAC, con enfoque en la gestión de financiamiento y patrocinio. Esta posición remota y de medio tiempo ofrece una oportunidad única para apoyar las iniciativas de turismo sostenible en América Latina y el Caribe. Como pasante, desempeñarás un [...]
Buscamos un pasante motivado y orientado a los detalles para unirse a la Secretaría Técnica de AYLAC. Esta posición remota y de medio tiempo ofrece una oportunidad única para apoyar las iniciativas de turismo sostenible en América Latina y el Caribe. Como pasante, ayudarás a facilitar la comunicación, coordinar la logística y contribuir a [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that GCL International Ltd has gained the GSTC-Accredited Certification Body status with the scope of certifying hotels/accommodations to GSTC Hotel Criteria. Operating from its base in central London, United Kingdom, GCL International Ltd manages a network of overseas offices in 5 continents, serving over [...]
SLOVAKIA TRAVEL has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Located in Central Europe, Slovakia is known for its landscapes and cultural heritage. With mountain ranges such as the High Tatras and extensive cave systems, including UNESCO-listed sites like the Slovak Karst, the country offers a mix of natural and [...]
Turismo Lanzarote se ha incorporado como miembro al Consejo Global de Turismo Sostenible (GSTC). Situada en las Islas Canarias, España, Lanzarote es una Reserva de la Biosfera de la UNESCO, conocida por sus paisajes volcánicos y sus singulares formaciones geológicas. Desde los campos de lava del Parque Nacional de Timanfaya hasta la arquitectura tradicional [...]
Okinawa Prefecture sponsored the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training for their employees in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. The training was held from the 22nd to the 24th of February, 2025. It was led by GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, Representative of Daisetsuzan Nature School, who shared his expertise with practical examples and valuable insights. [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course for staff of the Seychelles Department of Tourism concluded successfully. The in-person training in the Seychelles from 26 January to 5 February 2025, was conducted by GSTC Trainer Dr. Anna Spenceley FRGS. The course was designed to enhance staff members' understanding of sustainable tourism practices. A total of 17 [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that Alberk QA Technic has gained the GSTC-Accredited Certification Body status with the scope of certifying hotels/accommodations to GSTC Hotel Criteria. Alberk QA Technic states in its mission that beyond providing certification, inspection, training, testing, and calibration services, it upholds impartiality principles, ensuring its [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is proud to announce the launch of its new training course tailored specifically for Tour Operators (TOs). The new GSTC Sustainable Tour Operator Course (TOC) is designed to equip professionals in the field with the knowledge and tools to implement the GSTC Tour Operator Criteria effectively. This comprehensive [...]
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 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 [...]
[De izquierda a derecha: Silvia Rial, Responsable de Sostenibilidad Corporativa y Sectorial en el Pacto Mundial de la ONU España, Oswaldo Betancort, Presidente del Cabildo de Lanzarote, Luigi Cabrini, Presidente de GSTC, and Héctor Fernández, CEO de la Sociedad de Promoción Exterior de Lanzarote.] Epicentro Lanzarote, un evento de dos días dedicado a [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) held a workshop for its Japan members in Tokyo on February 6th, 2025. The event, organized in collaboration with Rakuten Travel, took place at the Rakuten Crimson House Headquarters. The workshop provided a platform for GSTC Japan Members to engage in interactive sessions, discussions, and presentations focusing on [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the Destination Europe Summit 2025, held the 6th of February 2025 in Brussels organized by the European Travel Commission (ETC), with Booking.com as Lead Partner. The event brought together tourism professionals, policymakers, and sustainability experts to discuss key trends and challenges shaping the future of tourism [...]
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 [...]
El Consejo Global de Turismo Sostenible (GSTC) colabora con la Sociedad de Promoción Exterior de Lanzarote (SPEL - Turismo Lanzarote) y el Pacto Mundial de la ONU España para lanzar "Epicentro Lanzarote", un evento de dos días que busca aumentar la conciencia regional sobre prácticas de turismo sostenible. Ubicada en las Islas Canarias, España, [...]
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 [...]
