- GSTC was at the World Travel Market London, held 4-6 November 2025. This year’s conference focused on the key theme “Reimagining Travel in a Changing World,” exploring themes such as new global policies, shifting traveler behaviors, and the evolving role of sustainability in shaping the industry’s future. Dr. Mihee Kang, GSTC Chief Assurance [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) held in Dubai from 27–29 October 2025 at Madinat Jumeirah. The event brought together leading hospitality investors and senior decision-makers to explore key issues in hotel development, sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship. This year, FHS World marked its 20th anniversary, celebrating two [...]
The Honduran Institute of Tourism (IHT) has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Located in Central America, Honduras stands out for its diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Bordered by the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, the country features tropical forests, mountain ranges, rivers, and extensive coastlines. It [...]
- GSTC participated in the Greening the Islands International (GTI) Conference 2025, held from October 28 to 31 in the Reef Hotel in Gozo, Malta. The event marked the 10th edition of the conference, celebrating a decade of innovation and sustainability for islands worldwide. The conference opened with remarks from: Ian Borg, Deputy Prime [...]
Overview The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) seeks an Assurance Operations Coordinator. The Assurance Operations Coordinator provides operational and administrative support to GSTC’s Accreditation Division and Auditor Training Program. The role ensures smooth coordination of day-to-day operations, document management, communication with stakeholders, and logistical support for accreditation and training activities. See the GSTC Assurance [...]
On October 17, 2025, the first RCEP Member States World Heritage Cooperation Alliance Conference was successfully held in Huangshan, China, gathering representatives from government agencies, heritage sites, academic institutions, and international organizations from across the RCEP member countries. The conference marked a significant milestone in fostering cooperation among nations committed to the conservation and [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the Urban Transformation Summit 2025, organized by the World Economic Forum (WEF) from 21–23 October 2025 in San Francisco, California (USA). The Summit brought together global leaders from business, government, and civil society to explore practical solutions for building resilient, inclusive, and sustainable cities. The programme [...]
The Global Tourism Forum 2025 Annual Meeting brought together ministers, tourism executives, policymakers, and global leaders to discuss how the tourism industry can adapt to the shifting global landscape. Over two days of panels and networking sessions, participants explored the intersection of innovation, investment, sustainability, and inclusive growth as key drivers of the sector’s [...]
Dr. Mihee Kang, GSTC Chief Assurance Officer, attended the IAF General Assembly in Bangkok, Thailand, which was part of the IAF/ILAC Annual Meetings held from October 15th to 24th, 2025. GSTC became an official Association Member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) in November 2024. GSTC is part of the User Advisory Committee (UAC), [...]
ITB Asia, the annual 3-day B2B trade show and convention, was held in Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from 15-17 October 2025. Organized by Messe Berlin Asia Pacific and supported by the Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau. GSTC was a Conference Partner of the event, which ran parallel with ITB Asia, MICE Show Asia, [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the Expand Your World – Tourism Summit Budapest 2025, joining industry professionals, policymakers, and tourism stakeholders to explore trends, challenges, and opportunities in sustainable tourism under the conference theme, “Travel Smart, Explore the Future!” As a panelist on “Mega-Events vs. Slow Tourism,” Michelle Janke (GSTC) outlined [...]
On October 16, 2025, the IV Open Stakeholder Conference of Grupo Viajes El Corte Inglés was held in Madrid, Spain, under a hybrid format that combined in-person attendance and live streaming. The event brought together representatives from the travel, tourism, and corporate sectors to discuss sustainability strategies, social impact, and responsible business practices across [...]
On October 17, 2025, the First International Travel Services Conference and Trade Exhibition was successfully held in Sanya, China, bringing together leaders, experts, and stakeholders from across the tourism and MICE industries to discuss the future of international travel. Representing GSTC, Cathy He, Co-founder of Colorful Earth — GSTC’s official training partner in China [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the 7th edition of the HIC Summit, which took place in Ibiza, Spain, from October 15th to 17th, 2025. The summit brought together experts, institutions, and industry leaders to explore innovative and regenerative approaches to the future of tourism. GSTC Chair Luigi Cabrini participated as one [...]
The GSTC MICE Standard for venues, event organizers, and events & exhibitions has been translated into Hungarian and is now available for download in the GSTC Standard Translations section. A helyszínek, rendezvényszervezők, valamint rendezvények és kiállítások számára készült GSTC MICE Standard immár magyar nyelven is elérhető, és letölthető a GSTC Standard fordítások szekciójában. [...]
Schedule | Testimonials | Certificate | Trainer & Presenters | Registration Info | Discounts Sustainable Tourism Online Course for Industry Professionals The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP) provides the knowledge and tools needed to help improve sustainability practices in travel and tourism. The training covers the GSTC Standards [...]
Schedule | Testimonials | Certificate | Trainer & Presenters | Registration Info | Discounts Sustainable Tourism Online Course for Industry Professionals The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP) provides the knowledge and tools needed to help improve sustainability practices in travel and tourism. The training covers the GSTC Standards [...]
Schedule | Testimonials | Certificate | Trainer & Presenters | Registration Info | Discounts Sustainable Tourism Online Course for Industry Professionals The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP) provides the knowledge and tools needed to help improve sustainability practices in travel and tourism. The training covers the GSTC Standards [...]
Sobre el curso | Examen & Certificado | Relatores | Información de inscripción | Descuentos Sobre el Curso ¿Qué es?: Es un curso on-line en turismo sostenible ofrecido por el Consejo Global de Turismo Sostenible con una duración de 4 semanas. ¿Cuándo?: miércoles 15 de Abril – Viernes 15 de Mayo de [...]
A recent survey conducted among GSTC-certified hotels has provided valuable insights into why leading properties worldwide choose certification by GSTC Accredited Certification Bodies (GSTC Certification) and how it supports their sustainability journeys. The findings highlight not only the strong motivations behind certification but also the tangible benefits hotels are experiencing as they align their [...]
